Business Performance Officer

Business Performance Officer

Help Shape Better Business Decisions

We are looking for a motivated and analytical professional to join our team as a Business Performance Officer.

In this role, you will work closely with managers across Council to provide financial analysis, support budgeting and forecasting, and identify opportunities to improve business processes and service delivery. You will help turn data into meaningful insights and contribute to projects that make Council more efficient, effective and customer focused.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, working with people and improving processes.

What you will do

• Support managers with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and business cases to support decision-making.
• Review and map business processes to identify improvements.
• Work with staff across Council to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Help identify opportunities to better use systems, technology and automation.
• Contribute to business improvement projects across the organisation.
• Develop practical recommendations and support implementation of approved improvements.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys analysing information, solving problems and working collaboratively with others.

You will also bring:

• Experience analysing financial information and supporting budgeting or reporting processes.
• Experience reviewing business processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and practical way.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using financial or ERP systems.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate qualification in Finance, Business, Information Technology or a related field, with relevant experience.
• A degree or progress towards CPA/CA will be highly regarded.
• Experience in Local Government or the public sector is desirable but not essential.
• A National Police Check will be conducted on the preferred candidate.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of Council services and projects, build strong relationships across the organisation and contribute to meaningful improvements that benefit both staff and the community.

• Permanent Full-Time role with genuine work-life balance
• Approximately $93,830 p.a. + 15% superannuation
• Four weeks annual leave + 17.5 % leave loading
• 12 days' personal (sick/carer's) leave
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Long service leave (pro-rata after 7 years)
• Flexible work arrangements, including work from home, and flexible hours depending on role
• Additional compassionate leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Subsidised gym memberships and active social club

Applications close: 12 noon on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

How to Apply

1. Visit swanhill.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Careers.

2. Locate the vacancy and click Apply Now.

3. Upload your Cover Letter, Resume and Statement Addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered.

4. Complete the online application form.

5. Click Submit to finalise your application.

Need Assistance?

For questions about the role or application process, contact the Human Resources team at hr@swanhill.vic.gov.au or 5036 2333.