Project Delivery Lead - Coastal Connect

Corangamite Shire; Camperdown; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Corangamite Shire Council in Camperdown, Victoria, seeks a Project Delivery Lead to drive the Coastal Connect ERP implementation across the Council and partner councils. This fixed-term, full‑time role requires leading change, stakeholder engagement and staff learning activities to ensure a smooth transition.

You will work with TechnologyOne and project teams to translate complex system changes into practical actions, building strong relationships and guiding staff through the implementation.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project delivery, change management and business analysis.
• Experience supporting large ERP/technology implementation projects with change and stakeholder engagement.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and time management with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Diploma or degree or significant relevant experience in project management, local government services or IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed change management, communication and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Build productive relationships with key stakeholders across councils.
• Work with TechnologyOne and process owners to develop consistent business processes.
• Engage, inform, influence and negotiate with staff and service teams during implementation.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot project, process and stakeholder issues as they arise.

Skills

Project delivery

Change management

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisation/time management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Project Management/IT or related field

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Applications closing on 20 November 2026, 05:00 PM

Location: Camperdown, Victoria, with work from home options available

Job type:Fixed term, full time for up to 12 months

Salary:Remuneration package up $180,701 per annum, including superannuation

About Coastal Connect

The South West Councils ICT Alliance (SWCICTA) is a joint venture between Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire and Warrnambool City Council. SWCICTA’s major initiative is the Coastal Connect project, which will uplift the councils’ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform to a SaaS environment with supplier TechnologyOne.

The project will deliver significant benefits to each council and their communities through a shared system, common business processes and improved corporate and customer support functions.

About the position

Reporting to Corangamite Shire Council’s Director Corporate and Community Services, the Project Delivery Lead will lead the implementation of Coastal Connect within Corangamite Shire.

Working in collaboration with the broader Coastal Connect project team and partner councils, the role will be responsible for ensuring Corangamite Shire is prepared for the change through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, change management and staff learning activities.

This is a hands‑on project leadership role for someone who can bring people together, translate complex system and process changes into practical actions, and support Corangamite staff through implementation and transition.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Leading and embedding the project’s change management, communication, stakeholder engagement and training approaches.
• Building productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working with TechnologyOne, key users and process owners to develop practical, consistent business processes across the three councils.
• Engaging, informing, influencing and negotiating with staff, service delivery teams and key business stakeholders throughout implementation.
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting project, process and stakeholder issues as they arise.

About you

You are an experienced project or change professional who is comfortable working across organisational boundaries and influencing people at all levels. You combine strong planning and delivery skills with an inclusive communication style, sound judgement and the ability to keep complex work moving when priorities compete.

• Substantial experience in and understanding of project delivery, change management, business analysis or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large‑scale ERP or technology implementation projects, including change, communication and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions, negotiate solutions and explain complex matters clearly.
• Demonstrated success in engaging and motivating internal stakeholders and building effective relationships with external partners.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, including the ability to manage concurrent priorities, conflicting demands and firm deadlines.
• The ability to assess complex issues, identify practical solutions and professionally represent Council at meetings and forums.
• A relevant diploma or degree, or significant relevant experience in project management, local government services, information technology or a similar field.
• Experience with TechnologyOne, another ERP platform, IT implementation projects, or a government organisation will be highly regarded.

About Corangamite Shire

Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential.

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Corangamite Shire Council | Employment (https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Council/Employment).