Drive transformation across our organisation as a senior leader in CityLab, City of Melbourne’s dedicated design-led innovation and change function

Permanent or Senior Officer Contract 

As a leading local government, the City of Melbourne aims to achieve our goal for Melbourne to be a bold, inspirational and sustainable city. Each year we deliver a vast range of projects and programs, designed to ensure we remain one of the world’s most sustainable, accessible and equitable cities.

The City of Melbourne is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety. We actively support diversity, inclusion and flexibility in our workplace and in turn are seeking people who can demonstrate and display our City of Melbourne values of accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and the desire to strive for excellence. Together we Make the Difference. 

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

The Business Change Lead focuses on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organisation structures. The role focusses on developing and coordinating implementation plans and change management strategies to maximise employee adoption and usage and minimise resistance. The role provides people leadership to the Project Change Analyst, Improvement Partner and Performance Analyst. 

In this role, we are looking for someone who is professional that thrives in navigating the complexities of a large organisation. 

You will have an open mindset, an astute head for business and be able to apply and adapt to different business directions. You will bring a background of change and project management principles and will be able to utilise your experience to achieve the delivery of key outcomes for the organisation. You will have the ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal, being forward looking and taking a holistic approach. Outstanding communication skills are essential coupled with your excellent leadership and people management skills.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) successfully delivering large-scale organisational change efforts in change immature environments, working closely with the organisation to embed changes 

• Lead and enable a multidisciplinary team for each project you deliver, including facilitating team-forming activities and supporting team member capability building over the course of the project

• Advanced knowledge of change management principles,contemporary methodologies and tools

• Demonstrated experience with, and keen interest in, Human-centered Design and innovation practices

• Excellent leadership skills, problem resolution abilities, and good judgment

• The ability to work in ambiguous and sometimes change resistant environments

• Acute business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges.

How to apply…

Please vist www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers and apply online.

The Advertised Close Date and other important information can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers

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For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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