Group and Team: City projects and Programming and Delivery
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,138 to $96,802 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
This role contributes to the success of the City by ensuring timely analysis and accurate assessment of the City's capital expenditure (CAPEX) program. You will be responsible for effective reporting, scheduling, and planning of CAPEX works using the City's portfolio and project management system to achieve strategic objectives.
Role accountabilities include
* Develop program and scheduling plans using contemporary tools, including risk identification and tracking.
* Provide recommendations for innovative solutions to improve scheduling, cost, and performance.
* Conduct quantitative analysis and monitor portfolio cost performance against forecasts.
* Review budget reports and expenditures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Liaise with stakeholders to verify reporting integrity and maintain project management systems.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Budget Analyst and Panner Position Description
About you
You will have a Diploma or higher in accounting, project management, or a related field, with significant experience in budget analysis and planning. You bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex budgets. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to think conceptually and analytically in a dynamic environment.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
* Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* A wide range of leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Kristian Heighway, Acting Manager Capital Projects, on *** or email ***************@hobartcity.com.au All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 4 January 2026.
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