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Form of workProject Officer - Strategic Change
Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.
As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:
- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together
We are looking for:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Project Officer - Strategic Change. This role is a great opportunity to optimise asset utilisation of Council’s community facilities. Within this term-limited role the position will:
- Design and implement a facilities management strategic review and change process for Council facilities currently managed by section 355 committees (the Project), and
- Support the ongoing Asset Sponsor function for community buildings through practical support to the Manager Social & Cultural Planning.
In carrying out the Project and ongoing operational functions, the position will analyse information, carry out consultation, identify options, gain authorisation, and implement actions and changes with a range of stakeholders.
About you:- Has tertiary qualifications in discipline relevant to the position (for example, asset management, business administration, public administration, program evaluation) or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Minimum of four (4) years project management or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience, skills, and knowledge in facility management and/or change management in a public sector context.
- Expertise in the collection and analysis of credible information (quantitative and qualitative data) including financial information.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound recommendations and take follow up actions that are aligned with better practices, relevant legislation and guidelines, and stakeholder input
- Demonstrated ability to foster strong relationships with community, staff, and relevant stakeholders
- An 18 month Term, part time position (4 days per week (28 hours)).
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of Grade 9 $1,515.10 to $1,755.47 per 35 hour week dependent upon skills and experience and pro-rated for part-time hours ($79,088- $91,636 per annum full time equivalent).
Other benefits include:
- 11% superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
Location:
This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact:Geeta Cheema, Manager Social & Cultural Planning - Phone number: (02) 6626 7***
Closing date:10pm (NSW time), Wednesday 17th April.
Position Description:We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
