Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead

Job No: MRSCDT7067
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
$111,609 - $124,867 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 7067

About the role

As our Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead, you’ll work across Council to understand complex business needs, improve processes and lead digital and system improvement projects from planning through to implementation and benefits realisation. You’ll partner with stakeholders, project teams and vendors to define requirements, assess options and deliver practical solutions. You’ll lead projects end to end, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, change and implementation to achieve successful outcomes. This role offers flexibility and may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. 

About you

You’ll bring strong experience in business analysis, process improvement, digital transformation or a related field, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification. You’re a confident communicator and facilitator who can build trusted relationships, work with senior leaders and technical specialists, and navigate complex or competing priorities. You’ll bring strong analytical skills and project delivery.  

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 0438 507 959.

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.