At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience analysing data and improving processes for community services.
- Company: Join Blacktown City Council, one of Australia's largest councils.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary, flextime, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing essential business skills.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates with analytical and problem-solving skills are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 91000 - 95000 $ per year.
Turn your potential into community impact. Start your career with hands-on experience across Blacktown City Council as a Graduate Business Analyst from mid-February 2027. Through structured rotations across People and Culture, Corporate Strategy and Performance, and Finance, you will see how Council’s people, processes, systems, data and finances support services for the community.
You will analyse data, map business processes and gather requirements from stakeholders. You will prepare reports, presentations and dashboards, including using Excel and Power BI, to highlight trends, issues and opportunities. You will support project planning, document actions and decisions, assist with system testing and help teams implement improved processes and systems. Your work helps Council understand where processes can improve and supports better decisions and service delivery.
Each rotation gives you practical experience in different areas while you build skills in business analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. This opportunity suits a recent graduate who thinks logically, asks questions and communicates clearly. You must have completed a relevant degree by the commencement date or within the last 2 years and bring strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $1,750.90 per week
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs
Our commitment to safety: Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Contact officer: Katherine Hayhow on 9839 6900 Internal ref: Term contract - 2 years (8 month rotation)
Graduate Business Analyst in Blacktown employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
