Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home
Information Technology
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Please view the below documents for this position:
Are you ready to take the lead on managing and enhancing complex enterprise systems? As our new Application Systems Administrator, you’ll be the go-to expert for keeping critical applications running smoothly, secure, and aligned with business needs.
From implementing upgrades and optimising performance to troubleshooting issues and driving improvements, this role offers the chance to work across a broad suite of platforms while collaborating with a range of stakeholders and vendors.
In this role you’ll
Implement, maintain and optimise enterprise application systems, ensuring reliability, security, and seamless integration with organisational infrastructure.
Manage access, permissions and upgrades across systems such as TechnologyOne OneCouncil, Microfocus Content Manager, Aurion Payroll and ReadyTech applications.
Monitor system health and performance, identifying bottlenecks and applying strategies to maximise uptime and efficiency.
Troubleshoot complex issues, providing support and resolution in partnership with users, vendors and technical teams.
Develop documentation, contribute to projects, and share knowledge to strengthen team capability and support continuous improvement.
Enjoy a 12-month fixed-term opportunity with a competitive salary of $111,411 – $123,743, plus 12% superannuation and the added perk of a monthly ADO.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role
Ability to provide advice and resolve application service issues in line with Council policies and procedures.
Strong decision-making skills, using analysis to identify solutions and provide guidance to internal teams.
Experience in business application and database systems, with a focus on identifying problems and defining improvement opportunities.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience, including SQL database administration.
Experience working with application platforms such as ERP, CRM, and cloud-based systems, and the ability to complete a satisfactory Police Check.
Why work with us?
At the City of Stonnington, you’ll join a workplace that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning. We offer professional development, flexibility, and the opportunity to work on meaningful systems that support services for our community.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Phill O'Keefe - Coordinator Application Services on pokeefe@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. Submitting your application
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate that you have what is needed to thrive (as outlined in the PD) and to tell us more about yourself and why you want to work with us.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must hold an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
