Rous is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.
As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.
We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Business Analyst with software experience. You will comfortable being in an ambiguous environment and be hands-on with stakeholders. A focus for this role is working with the organisation on process improvement and working within a small agile team.
About Rous
Our new site will bring together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.
Our value proposition to you:
- A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
- Work/life balance
- 70/76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
- Remuneration from $88,571 p.a. - $103,604 p.a. Plus statutory superannuation currently 11.5%
- Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
- Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
- Structured training and development tailored to your interests
- Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
- Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
- Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
- A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential
Your value proposition to us:
- Demonstrated skills and experience in Business Analysis to identify problems and opportunities including knowledge of related industry frameworks, modelling notations, analysis methods and project methodologies
- Experience working on the design and implementation of large technology projects.
- Demonstrated experience with business process management tools and techniques
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams at all levels of an organisation to effect change and deliver outcomes
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with high-level attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders to facilitate business improvements
Your average workday will be kept busy by:
- Gathering business requirements and mapping processes to identify gaps and opportunities and feed into the design and implementation of technology solutions
- Developing and execute testing scripts, and facilitate and support UAT with the business
- Develop solution documentation for the business including Training documentation, procedures and system as-built documentation
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Respectfully challenge the status quo and working to future proof council through embedding a process orientated continuous improvement culture.
- This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.
Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.
Are you ready to catapult your career?
For the selection criteria and more information about the position, view the position description. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria. A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.
Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.
For any queries, please reach out to recruitment@rous.nsw.gov.au
Applications close 31st March 11:59pm.
Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.