About East Gippsland Shire Council
East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria, offering a landscape of 21,000 square kilometres that includes ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks and Australia's largest navigable inland lake system.
Our workforce is composed of passionate, multi-skilled community members who deliver high quality services and support a vibrant regional economy.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Business Improvement Officer to join our Organisational Strategy and Performance team for a 12-month period.
In this role you will play a key part in driving organisational efficiency, capability and service excellence.
You will work collaboratively across all directorates to map, review and optimise processes, support change initiatives and help deliver improved outcomes for our community and workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitating process reviews, service redesign and improvement initiatives.
Applying structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Supporting project delivery, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
Developing tools, resources and guidance to uplift organisational capability.
Working with teams to implement changes that improve performance, consistency and customer experience.
Qualifications
Experience in business improvement, service design, project coordination or related fields.
Strong analytical and facilitation skills.
The ability to work collaboratively and influence change.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A proactive mindset and passion for helping teams work smarter and deliver better services.
Benefits
***** Hybrid office/WFH options.
Option to purchase additional leave.
Flexible start and finish times.
Extra time off over Christmas.
Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres.
Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December.
Banded salaries with built-in yearly increases.
17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata.
Additional special leave for chronic health conditions and other special needs.
Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date.
Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support.
Apply
Your resume, including two references.
A cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and the skills you will bring.
A statement responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Contact
Portia Branton, Manager, Organisational Strategy and Performance – ************.
Application Deadline
Applications close at 11:45pm on 1 February ****.
EEO Statement
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
A valid working with children check is required for applicable positions.
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