$105,450 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Information Services, Corporate and Commercial Services Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
- Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
- Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

About The Opportunity





Are you an experienced business systems professional looking to make a meaningful impact? As a Business Systems Specialist with Bundaberg Regional Council, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring Council's business systems operate effectively throughout their lifecycle while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams, you'll lead system enhancements, support integration and architecture initiatives, and deliver reliable technology solutions that enable efficient service delivery across the organisation. You'll also play a key role in identifying opportunities to improve business processes, strengthen system performance and support future growth

About You

You will bring:

- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience), together with significant experience in senior business systems administration.
- Demonstrated experience leading system configuration, maintenance, upgrades and enhancement initiatives, ensuring integration, reliability and alignment with organisational requirements.
- Proven ability to provide expert advice on system security, solution architecture and data integration, with a focus on supporting informed business decision-making.
- Strong project leadership skills, including coordinating stakeholders and suppliers, gathering business requirements and delivering system improvement initiatives.




- A commitment to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and customer-focused service, with demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to enhance business processes, system performance and operational efficiency.
- A current Australian Class C Driver's Licence.
- Experience working in Local Government will be highly regarded.

Join us and help deliver creative technology solutions that support our organisation and community.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Please quote job reference BDBRC1644.

Applications close on Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Business Systems Specialist (Bundaberg East)
🏢 Bundaberg Regional Council
📍 Bundaberg East