Coastal Connect - Project Manager at Warrnambool City Council

Warrnambool City Council; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 

Job summary

Warrnambool City Council in Warrnambool, VIC, AU is seeking a Coastal Connect Project Manager for a temporary full-time role to deliver a SaaS ERP uplift across multiple modules. You will oversee milestones, UAT, change requests and GoLive while collaborating with key councils and IT leadership.

Applicants should have proven SaaS/ERP project experience, strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to support a high-profile, multi-agency initiative.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SaaS platforms and ERP deployments.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale ERP projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Coastal Connect ERP SaaS implementation.
• Manage milestones, UAT, change requests, GoLive and project tasks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure best-practice delivery.
• Monitor risks, issues and timelines to keep the project on track.

Skills

SaaS platforms

ERP systems

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Warrnambool City Council in Warrnambool, VIC, AU

Position Title: Coastal Connect - Project Manager

Reference Number: 2026

Position Description: Project Manager - Coastal Connect (467.22 KB)

Applications Close: Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Councils of Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire and Warrnambool City have formed an unincorporated ICT Joint Venture Alliance, South West Councils ICT Alliance (SWCICTA) to undertake a major project being the uplift of their entire ERP systems to a SaaS environment with supplier Technology One. The project commenced in July 2023 and is successfully achieved Go Live for Phase 1 Modules on July 1 2026. As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Coastal Connect Project Manager to support Phase 2 of the Coastal Connect Project. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a high-profile, collaborative project that will deliver significant long-term benefits for the participating Councils, and their communities, in having a shared system using common business processes.

Position Overview

The Coastal Connect Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Project to implement the SaaS ERP. There are eight modules to be implemented covered by the Project: Customer Service, Permits & Bylaws, Planning & Building, Electronic Content Management, Finance, Rates, Human Resources and Payroll. Reporting to the Coastal Connect Executive Manager – IT Strategy and Transformation Share Services, your primary responsibility will be for project milestones and delivery including UAT, change requests, GoLive, and other project tasks. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure best practices in project, change and implementation methodologies are utilised to support project delivery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with: Proven experience with software as a service (SaaS) platforms and cloud-based applications, with a strong understanding of SaaS architecture and deployment models, ideally in a local government or similar public sector environment. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects involving enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including experience with project management, change management, and communication strategies. Strong knowledge of ERP software systems, including experience with implementation, testing and decommissioning of ERP systems. Desirable proficiency in the administration and management of an ERP Platform and TechnologyOne software, including experience with configuration, customization, and administration of TechnologyOne systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders. A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to identify issues, create solutions, and an ability to manage priorities effectively within time constraints and conflicting demands.

The Benefits

This is a temporary full-time role until 30 June 2027. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will be commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

• Rostered Day Off
• Ongoing training and development
• Discount to Council owned facilities
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

Questions

Questions

If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Sarah Bubb-Dempster, Acting Executive Manager IT Strategy Transformation Shared Services on 03 5559 4841 or [e-mail].