Lead Organisational Change

City of Wodonga; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

City of Wodonga is seeking an experienced organisational change and improvement leader to drive a major reform program across Planning and Development services. You will work with Directors and subject matter experts to translate strategic recommendations into practical outcomes, shaping service delivery, customer experience and systems.

The role requires governance expertise, cross-functional leadership and a proven track record in large-scale transformation within public sector environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale organisational transformation.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Experience in local government or other publicly accountable environments.
• Strong governance and program delivery background.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile program of organisational change and reform across Planning and Development services.
• Collaborate with Directors, managers and subject matter experts to translate recommendations into practical outcomes.
• Establish governance, set priorities and coordinate complex work programs across multiple service areas.
• Influence how Council operates and strengthen systems, processes and customer service.

Skills

Change leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance frameworks

Roadmaps

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Full-time fixed term position (24 month contract)

Total Remuneration Package of $135,365 per annum, inclusive of superannuation.

This is an opportunity to lead a significant program of service reform across Council’s Planning and Development services. Working closely with senior leaders, managers and subject matter experts, you’ll turn approved recommendations into coordinated improvements that strengthen service delivery, customer experience, systems and ways of working.

Key Aspects:

Lead change that will shape how a city grows
Take a central role in delivering significant reform across Planning and Development services at a time of continued growth and change. This is an opportunity to influence how Council supports future development, improves customer experiences and strengthens service delivery for residents, businesses, developers and the broader community.

Drive transformation at an organisational level
Work directly with Directors, managers and subject matter experts to turn strategic recommendations into practical outcomes. You'll have the scope to establish governance, set priorities, coordinate complex work programs and guide improvements that extend across multiple service areas and influence the way Council operates into the future.

Apply your expertise where it creates visible impact
Bring your experience in organisational change, service improvement, governance and program delivery to an environment where success is measured by real outcomes rather than internal activity. The improvements you help implement will strengthen systems, processes, capability and customer service across a large and diverse organisation.

Build a career-defining body of work
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile program with executive visibility and organisational significance. You'll work alongside experienced leaders, navigate complex challenges and develop a portfolio of transformation achievements that demonstrates your ability to deliver lasting change in a complex public sector environment.

What we're looking for

We're seeking an experienced organisational change and improvement leader who can translate strategy into action and deliver meaningful outcomes in complex environments. You'll bring strong judgement, the ability to build commitment across diverse stakeholders and a track record of leading significant transformation, service improvement or reform initiatives

Leading large-scale organisational transformation, service reform or business improvement initiatives.

Developing governance frameworks, implementation roadmaps and strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers.

Delivering technology-enabled change involving systems, process improvement, data, automation or digital transformation.

Working within local government or other complex, publicly accountable environments.

Applying extensive and diverse organisational change experience to complex, cross-functional improvement programs.

Why join us?

At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:

Lead Meaningful Change – Drive a high-profile transformation program that will influence how Council delivers planning and development services for years to come.

Work Alongside Senior Leaders – Partner with Directors, managers and specialist professionals to deliver strategically important initiatives across the organisation.

Deliver Lasting Organisational Change – Build a significant portfolio of transformation achievements through a role with genuine scope, visibility and organisational influence.

Flexible Work and Wellbeing – Access flexible working arrangements, Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)

Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia

Tertiary qualification in organisational change, organisational development, business, management, public administration, project management or a related discipline.

Enquiries

Director Infrastructure and Development – Danny Muldeary – 0435 255 *** - *********@wodonga.vic.gov.au

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.