Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)

$111,609 - $124,867 per annum plus Super and RDO

Position No: 7096

About the role

Are you ready to lead how a whole organisation uses AI? As our Senior Data and Automation Analyst, you'll be Council's go-to expert for artificial intelligence. You'll find the best opportunities, lead trials and rollouts, and help shape how AI is governed responsibly. Your work will make a real difference to our employees and our community.

You'll also use AI to improve our enterprise reporting and automation. That could mean building smarter dashboards, automating manual processes, or helping teams get better insights from their data, faster.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the freedom to try new ideas and see your work make an impact

About you

You have practical experience delivering AI solutions, such as generative AI, AI assistants or intelligent automation. You're excited about what AI can do, and you understand why governance, privacy and human oversight matter. Experience with reporting, data analytics or process automation will set you apart. You enjoy working with people, can explain complex ideas simply, and can turn business problems into practical solutions. A relevant qualification in IT, Data Analytics, AI or a related field, and/or extensive experience in AI and automation, will support your success

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 0* **** ****.

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 j***@***********.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.