Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and adaptable work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

- permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- the package: $87,680 to $104,560 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton, NSW
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- enjoy the benefits of flex time
- access to fitness passport

About the role

Clarence Valley Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Business Analyst to join our Corporate Systems Team.

We are after a Business Analyst who can lead and manage the review and analysis of the organisation's business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes that lead to business improvements.

This role involves the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.





The Business Analyst will provide leadership in the development of new and innovative ways of driving system-wide improvement through data processes, contemporary analytics methods and systems for improvement.

Experience in local government and with the TechnologyOne Suite would be highly desirable

To be considered for this position you will need to:

- Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
- Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting
- document
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question

Q1. How do you ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies?

Q2. What different approaches have you used in talking with different people? How did you know you were getting your point across?

Contact

Durand Hartz, Coordinator Corporate Systems on 02 6643 0***

Closing date

Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

📌 Business Analyst (Grafton)
🏢 Clarence Valley Council
📍 Grafton