Coordinator Strategy and Business Improvement

Coordinator Strategy and Business Improvement
Permanent Full-time Opportunity
Work a 35-hour week – Variable Day Off
Salary Ranging From $106,758.08 - $123,839.56 p.a + 11% Superannuation (Depending on Experience and Qualifications)

The Opportunity

The Coordinator Strategy and Business Improvement is responsible for leading the organisation’s approach to Business Improvement, including promoting and embedding principles, framework, and techniques throughout the organisation. The position plays a key role in assisting managers through the business planning and service review process to support successful change management initiatives and outcomes that enable the organisation to perform at its best. The position will play a key role in the development and implementation of the IP&R Improvement Plan.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

Our core values of RESPECT include Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork define what behaviours are acceptable, expected and celebrated.

What We Offer

• Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

Essential Criteria

1. Degree qualification in a business, public administration or other related field.
2. Extensive demonstrated experience implementing Business Improvement principles and methodologies and demonstrated ability to coach teams and individuals on Business Improvement.
3. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework as well as establishing and analysing performance indicators.
4. Demonstrated experience in complex report writing, Strategy and plan development and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to develop project briefs, plans, reports and specification documents, including ongoing management and monitoring.
5. Demonstrated high level project management skills ability to deliver within identified outcomes and timeframes and demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to change management within organisation that provides a diverse range of services.
6. Demonstrated experience in conducting service, financial and process reviews.
7. Strong communication skills with an ability to build effective working relationships and negotiate and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
8. An ability to exercise critical and systems thinking in the workplace and to demonstrate a high level of problem- solving skills. Provide sound strategic planning advice to the organisation, as well as identifying efficient innovation.
9. Current Drivers Licence (Class C)

How to Apply

Please upload your current Resume and a document explaining how you meet the essential criteria of the role (The more information the better!). For further information about the role, please contact Danielle Lidgard (02) 4868 0***.

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are closing on Sunday 24th March 2024.