BUSINESS DESIGN SPECIALIST

Req ID: 672581

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Business Engagement and Performance  

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 to $144,942

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $45 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth.

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Our Branch

The Business Engagement and Performance Branch operates across Council as a strategic partner and standard-setter, empowering the organisation to deliver exceptional community and organisational value through enterprise strategy-to-execution alignment, good governance, and service and process excellence. The branch builds Council’s capacity to manage performance, portfolios and change to deliver desired outcomes for the city and adapt to future demand and growth.

The Role

As the Business Design Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and refining Council’s operating model to deliver better outcomes for our community. You will support the Business Design Consultant and Manager Delivery Excellence by providing expert advice, mentoring, and guidance across diverse business areas. Your work will be integral to driving strategic alignment and continuous improvement, ensuring our enterprise business partner network and associated practices remain effective and future-focused.

To be successful you will have:

• practical experience in applying continuous improvement methodologies to solve complex business problems
• strong analytical and design capabilities, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of Council
• a proactive mindset, superior communication skills, and the ability to leverage insights from multiple sources to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.

If you are passionate about improving business performance and shaping the future of Council’s operations, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits of working for Council include:   

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information:  Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: 9th February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

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