Lead Organisational Change

Wodonga Council; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wodonga Council is seeking an experienced Lead Organisational Change to guide a major service reform program across Planning and Development. The role requires close collaboration with Directors, managers and subject matter experts to convert recommendations into practical outcomes that improve customer experience and service delivery for residents and businesses.

You will establish governance, set priorities and coordinate multi-service work programs, delivering lasting improvements across the

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale organisational transformation, service reform or business improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop governance frameworks, implementation roadmaps and strategic recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Experience delivering technology-enabled change involving systems, data or digital transformation.
• Experience working in local government or complex, publicly accountable environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead change that shapes how the city grows across Planning and Development services.
• Drive organisational transformation by establishing governance, setting priorities and coordinating complex work programs.
• Apply expertise to deliver visible improvements in governance, processes, capability and customer service.
• Build a portfolio of transformation achievements with executive visibility and impact in a public sector setting.

Skills

Change leadership

Governance

Program delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in organisational change or related discipline

Job description

• Full-time fixed term position (24 month contract)
• Total Remuneration Package of $135,365 per annum, inclusive of superannuation.

Lead Organisational Change

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

Desirable Experience

• 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?

• 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)
• A current driver’s licence
• 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 255 113 - [email protected]

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 18th October 2026

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