Business Systems Lead
Job No:
COH23789
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Information and Technology Services and Information Management Team
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 6
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $136,444 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
The Business Systems Lead provides enterprise level leadership and governance of Council’s core business applications, ensuring they are secure, integrated, resilient, and aligned with Council priorities. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this role is accountable for business systems application strategy, lifecycle management, and vendor and investment governance.
Operating with a high level of autonomy, the role provides authoritative advice to senior and executive stakeholders, leads specialist capability, and influences whole of Council outcomes relating to business systems. The position plays a critical role in managing risk, enabling service delivery, and supporting Council’s digital and organisational strategies.
Role accountabilities include:
- providing enterprise leadership and governance of Council’s business systems application portfolio
- developing and maintaining application strategy, architecture, and lifecycle plans for mission critical systems
- establishing and enforcing application governance, standards, controls, and compliance obligations
- managing enterprise level risks associated with core business systems, including service continuity and data integrity
- leading vendor and contract relationships, including performance management and risk mitigation
- prioritising, planning, and delivering complex business systems initiatives
- leading, developing, and mentoring specialist staff within the Information Management team
- providing high level, authoritative advice to senior executives on business systems risks, opportunities, and strategic options.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Business Systems Lead Position Description
About you
You are an experienced senior business systems leader with a strong background in enterprise application management within complex organisations. You bring a strategic mindset, strong governance capability, and the ability to translate organisational needs into sustainable digital solutions.
You have demonstrated experience developing application strategies, managing system lifecycles, and overseeing vendor and commercial arrangements for critical enterprise platforms. Your approach balances operational requirements, risk, compliance, and long term value.
You are a confident and credible advisor to senior leaders and executives, with the ability to influence decision making and outcomes. As a people leader, you are committed to developing specialist capability, building high performing teams, and fostering a collaborative and professional working environment.
A relevant tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline is essential. Experience working within local government or a regulated public sector environment will be well regarded.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Louise Mills, Chief Information Officer, on 0419 477 727 or email louise.mills@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 3 May 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
