AddressPerth Regional Field Services is a key function within Water Corporation ensuring that water and wastewater services to customers in Perth metropolitan area are provided 24/7, 365 days a year.
A key element in providing these services in the most efficient way is through the optimal delivery of business support functions and, where appropriate, to use our economies of scale to provide these on functions for Operations Group on a state-wide scale.
To make this new function a success we're looking for an energetic specialist on a 12 month fixed term basis able to operate within a fast-paced and highly dynamic work environment with a strong business improvement background and business acumen to join this newly established team.
What you'll do
Reporting to the Manager - Business Support as a member of the Business Support lead team, the Specialist - Business Support Optimisation will support business planning and improvement, risk management, and change implementation activities for the Perth Region while developing a suite of reporting to ensure Business Support and Perth Region meet their operational and efficiency targets.
In addition, you will help to optimise contractor assurance activities to ensure the optimal delivery of our contracted services from a cost, quality and safety perspective and lead projects impacting State-wide business support functions covering;
- Customer quoted works
- Small tools and equipment
- Stores and logistics - including Fleet Management
What you'll bring
You are a forward thinking and highly motivated individual with a continuous improvement mindset, who inspires others to find better solutions and work as one. You see the 'big picture' and identify factors that impact success and direction of a business, identifying and pursuing opportunities to further optimise the operations of the business and implement best practice in everything we do.
You will also have;
- Degree level qualification in business, commerce, or related discipline.
- Substantial experience in business planning, process mapping and performance improvement, utilising a range of improvement approaches including Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC.
- Substantial experience leading change implementation and delivering projects across multiple functions in a large organisation.
- Considerable experience with tendering processes, and contract management frameworks and methodologies.
- Certification in project management, change management or business improvement methodology.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Tuesday 26th March 2024.
Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your line manager being contacted as a reference. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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