Lean Operations Leader — Drive Continuous Improvement

Australia Post Group; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Australia Post is seeking a Senior Lean Operations Partner to shape the future of our national Lean program. You will collaborate with operational leaders to turn strategy into actionable improvements across facilities and value streams, driving measurable outcomes in Safety, Service and Efficiency.

You’ll travel regularly to operational sites, coach Lean Champions, facilitate workshops, and embed continuous improvement practices that enhance performance and customer outcomes across our large,

Qualifications

• Lean certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record delivering Lean, CI or Operational Excellence in operations.
• Strong coaching, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience applying Lean to deliver measurable outcomes in safety, service and efficiency.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate findings into improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Current driver's license and willingness to travel across sites.

Responsabilités

• Deliver the national Lean program across assigned facilities and value streams.
• Coach leaders and Lean Champions to build continuous improvement capability.
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops and Lean improvement activities.
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities to improve safety, service and efficiency.
• Support implementation and standardisation of successful initiatives across the network.
• Monitor progress, track benefits and identify delivery risks.
• Influence stakeholders to embed sustainable change and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Lean certification

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Travel willingness

Description du poste

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Name

Senior Lean Operations Partner

Site / Location

Ref #

12388085

Entity

Australia Post

Opening Date

30-Sep-2026

Suburb

Work Type

Permanent Full Time

Description & Requirements

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Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity
Help shape the future of one of Australia's largest operational networks. As a Senior Lean Operations Partner, you'll work alongside operational leaders to deliver Australia Post's national Lean program across our facilities and value streams. You'll help turn strategy into action by building capability, solving operational challenges and embedding continuous improvement practices that drive measurable outcomes in Safety, Service and Efficiency.
This is an opportunity to influence change at scale, partnering with leaders and Lean Champions across the network to deliver improvements that have a lasting impact on our people, customers and business.
The role involves regular travel to operational sites, with occasional interstate travel and some observation of operations outside standard office hours.

What you’ll deliver with us
As a trusted partner to operational leaders, you'll help identify opportunities, remove barriers and embed better ways of working across the network.
You'll:

• Deliver the national Lean program across an assigned group of facilities and value streams
• Coach leaders and Lean Champions to build continuous improvement capability
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops and Lean improvement activities
• Use data and operational insights to identify opportunities to improve Safety, Service and Efficiency
• Support the implementation and standardisation of successful improvement initiatives across the network
• Monitor progress, track benefits and identify delivery risks
• Influence and engage stakeholders to embed sustainable change and continuous improvement practices
  
  

About you
You're an experienced Lean, Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement professional who enjoys working with people to improve performance and solve complex operational challenges. You bring a practical, collaborative approach and can translate insight into action while building strong partnerships across a diverse stakeholder group.
You'll bring:

• Lean certification (Green Belt or above) or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives in operational environments
• Strong coaching, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience applying Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques to deliver measurable outcomes
• The ability to analyse performance data and translate findings into practical improvement opportunities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across operational sites
• Experience in logistics, transport, supply chain, manufacturing, FMCG, warehousing, retail or other complex operational environments will be highly regarded.
  
  

How we’ll deliver for you

• Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, with people of all ages, genders and walks of life
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
• Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose

We're delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the TraditionalCustodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applicationsfrom people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on [e-mail]

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