Application Manager

About the role

This position is a permanent full time role in the Integrated Technology Services team based at Council’s Moruya Administration Office. The successful candidate will provide leadership in the management, development, and implementation of ERP, GIS, and other application projects, ensuring systems align with business needs, support strategic goals, and enhance operational efficiency within the Eurobodalla Shire Council.

To view the salary information and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have experience in application and data analytics management with significant experience in managing application function and extensive change management and project management skills.  To be successful in this role your application will further demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in a related field
• Expertise in managing an application function
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Expertise in data and business analytics
• Exceptional leadership and team-leading skills
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated contributions to promoting a safe and healthy workplace

 About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop. 

In your application you will need to:

• provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience
• provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• address the screening questions in the form below

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Ayman Essmat on 0419 120 131.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. 

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via positions@esc.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.