Senior Data and Automation Analyst

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Discount on gym/pool memberships

Annual no-cost flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Employee Benefits platform access

Onsite health support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council invites applications for a Senior Data and Automation Analyst. This hands-on leadership role focuses on using AI to improve enterprise reporting, automation and decision making across the council.

You will lead trials, rollouts and governance initiatives while enabling teams to extract faster insights from data. As the go-to AI expert, you’ll partner with stakeholders to deliver practical AI solutions, ensure privacy and oversight, and drive improvements in data

Qualifications

• Practical experience delivering AI solutions such as generative AI or intelligent automation.
• Understanding governance, privacy and human oversight in AI initiatives.
• Experience in reporting, data analytics or process automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead trials and rollouts of AI across the organisation.
• Shape AI governance and responsible use policies.
• Enhance enterprise reporting and automation with AI.
• Build dashboards and automate manual processes for faster insights.

Skills

AI solutions

Generative AI

Intelligent automation

Education

IT/Data Analytics/AI qualification

Job description

24h ago , from Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
$111,609 - $124,867 per annumplus Super and RDO
Position No: 7096

About the role

Are you ready to lead how a whole organisation uses AI? As our Senior Data and Automation Analyst, you'll be Council's go-to expert for artificial intelligence. You'll find the best opportunities, lead trials and rollouts, and help shape how AI is governed responsibly. Your work will make a real difference to our employees and our community. You'll also use AI to improve our enterprise reporting and automation. That could mean building smarter dashboards, automating manual processes, or helping teams get better insights from their data, faster. This is a hands‑on leadership role with the freedom to try new ideas and see your work make an impact

About you

You have practical experience delivering AI solutions, such as generative AI, AI assistants or intelligent automation. You're excited about what AI can do, and you understand why governance, privacy and human oversight matter. Experience with reporting, data analytics or process automation will set you apart. You enjoy working with people, can explain complex ideas simply, and can turn business problems into practical solutions. A relevant qualification in IT, Data Analytics, AI or a related field, and/or extensive experience in AI and automation, will support your success

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities


• Annual no cost flu vaccinations


• Employee Assistance Program


• Purchased leave


• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform


• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 30 November 2026.

For further information contact Merridee Kent, Coordinator Business Improvementon 03 5422 0*** .

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.