Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Senior Data and Automation Analyst

Job No: MRSC7096
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
$111,609 - $124,867 per annum plus 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
Position Description

For further information contact Merridee Kent, Coordinator Business Improvement on 03 5422 0207 .

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

Closing Date: Friday 20 November at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

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 jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.