Corporate Applications Officer

16h ago , from Rockhampton Regional Council

• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $107,154 - $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you an experienced applications specialist with a passion for business systems, data management and delivering technology solutions that support organisational success?

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Corporate Applications Officer to join our Information Systems team. Reporting to the IT Corporate Applications Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting, maintaining and enhancing Council's critical corporate applications and business systems.

In this role, you will provide specialist technical support, undertake database administration activities, coordinate system upgrades and improvements, and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver effective technology solutions. You will also contribute to application integration, reporting, data management and system optimisation initiatives that support informed decision-making and business efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional who enjoys problem-solving, project work and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver innovative and reliable technology solutions.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Degree qualifications in Information Technology, industry qualifications relevant to the role, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting corporate applications, business systems and database administration within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of system security, performance monitoring, backup strategies and application support practices.
• Experience analysing business requirements, troubleshooting complex system issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate system upgrades, integrations and application improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, procedures, business cases, reports and user guides.
• Well-developed problem-solving, analytical and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while delivering excellent customer service.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunitiesPayroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

Application Criteria

• Demonstrated experience supporting, maintaining and improving corporate applications and business systems, including troubleshooting complex issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Proven experience in database administration, reporting, data management and system integration, including the ability to analyse information and provide recommendations.
• Strong technical knowledge of enterprise applications, system security, business processes and application lifecycle management.

Applications Close: Monday 19 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

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