AddressTerm Contract, Full Time – 12 months
Combine your passion for change while contributing to the delivery of transformational technology projects that improve and grow Council!
- Greater workplace flexibility – 9-day fortnight, hybrid work model and flexible work hours.
- Industry-leading 12 per cent super, wellbeing, and corporate fitness program
- Strong pipeline of exciting technology projects to be involved in.
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
Our progressive Business Information Technology Solutions department has an exciting opportunity for an interactive Change Specialist to facilitate the successful implementation of technological and business process changes within Council.
Working on a multi-stream enterprise system project, you will focus on driving change initiatives to improve customer service and operational efficiency. This role will provide you the opportunity to collaborate across Council with key stakeholders such as, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, and Technical Systems staff to ensure the smooth coordination and delivery of change management activities across the whole organisation.
Your other key focus areas are;
- Coordinate and lead change management activities, working closely with Project Managers to ensure effective business communication and stakeholder engagement, providing regular and accurate updates
- Develop and deliver effective change plans and reporting including but not limited to training, communication, and support plans for multiple projects across Council
- Understand the current ‘As Is’ processes v’s future ‘To Be’ processes and assess the changes and impacts to individual teams
- Identify the impacts resulting from organisational wide changes to people, process, systems, and culture
Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
LET’S DESCRIBE YOU
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and a strong force for change. You have stakeholder engagement skills, enjoy developing and maintaining relationships and understanding people’s skill sets and experience. You have experience in interpreting problems and understanding pain points in processes and how this information assists to build a new streamlined process. You will bring people along the journey with you by coaching, guiding, and ensuring the new process becomes engrained and the project is successfully implemented.
- Hold degree level qualifications in Information Technology, Change Management, Project Management, or related field and / or relevant experience driving change in a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in managing change for technology-based change
- Strong ability to work independently, show initiative and facilitate customer-focused outcomes
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks within a project environment with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated strong experience in the application of analytical skills in a project environment
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
- Competitive salary from $1818.60 to $2113.50 a week plus industry-leading 12% superannuation
- 3.5 % Enterprise Agreement pay increase applies 8 July 2024
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program
- We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority
- New contemporary workspace with sit-stand desks, hot desking, collaboration spaces, café-style lunch spaces and coffee machines
- Give back to the community
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Send in your application by midnight, Sunday 2 June 2024
- For a confidential discussion related to the duties of the role, please contact Jack Nicholas, Coordinator Digital Solutions, 02 4921 0*** or via email *********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- If you require assistance/adjustment when submitting your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0*** or via email ******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
