Senior Application Specialist
WHY US:
There's a lot going on at Liverpool City Council, as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work on significant major projects, and many more in the pipeline, their success is underpinned by professional business-focused teams. Talk to us for career-shaping opportunities in a modern organisation and make a lasting impact.
JOB DETAILS
1 X Permanent Full Time upto 5 years 35 Hours,5 days per week $106,968.14 to $117,209.74 + super
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Application Specialist is responsible for the effective operation, support and maintenance of Council's Corporate Applications. Ensuring applications are maintained to vendor requirements, industry best practices, and pursue innovative approaches to support Council's operations and the customer experience.
The role is responsible for maintaining high-quality corporate applications, resolving complex technical issues, leading application upgrades and enhancement projects, and ensuring incidents and system changes are managed in accordance with Council's IT Service Management procedures. You will build strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and technical teams, deliver effective data analysis and reporting, oversee system integrations, and maintain a secure and controlled application environment through auditing and preventative maintenance. The position promotes Council's professional and customer focused values through effective communication, collaboration and service delivery.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Minimum five (5) years' experience supporting and administering enterprise corporate applications.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting core corporate business applications, including resolving complex application problems in conjunction with business stakeholders and software vendors.
- Experience developing innovative solutions to business problems through research and application of in-depth technical expertise.
- Extensive experience applying change management discipline, including documentation of IT processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships, including liaising with vendors, external consultants, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience in self-management, including adapting your approach to overcome obstacles and re-prioritise conflicting or competing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Project delivery experience, including leading or supporting application upgrades and enhancement projects.
- Strong knowledge of database administration, reporting tools, data modelling and SQL queries
- Excellent relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to proactively provide high quality customer service and vendor management, ideally within a local government setting.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC:
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
- Flexible work arrangements - including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements
- Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also available.
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
- Internal professional Learning and Development.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
How to apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
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CLOSING 8pm 14th August 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
