Junior Analyst (x2)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Digital & Information Services Branch delivers agile, innovative technology solutions that support Council’s strategic goals and enhance community services.

We are currently recruiting for two full-time Junior Analyst positions. Appointment will be made at either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on your skills and experience.

As a Junior Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting Council’s service delivery by supporting the management of the lifecycle of business systems, relationships and processes. You’ll work closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to deliver agile and transformative technology solutions that improve performance and efficiency across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyse business systems and document requirements.
• Provide app support, resolve issues, and manage data.
• Assist with testing, training, and system implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and drive improvements.

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

You’re a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a Certificate III or IV in Information Technology, or equivalent experience, and a passion for solving problems. You bring strong analytical thinking and organisational skills to every task.

Your communication and customer service skills help you build strong working relationships and deliver effective support. Experience with enterprise applications is a bonus, but your eagerness to learn and contribute is what sets you apart.

You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working with data and systems, and are ready to grow your career in a team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Louise Walker during business hours on 0418 884 350.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.