Projects and Development Officer (Internal Only) at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

109342.91

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Business Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Asset Management, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Audit Compliance, Research, Problem Solving, Communication, Service Delivery, Operational Performance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will work closely with the Parks and Natural Assets leadership team to drive service excellence, business improvement and operational performance across the department. You will support the development and delivery of service plans, monitor performance and compliance, lead improvement initiatives and projects, and help ensure high-quality outcomes for the community through efficient, safe and customer-focused service delivery. Key responsibilities include: * Provide subject matter advice when required to the department leaders and other relevant stakeholders. * Maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders by communicating information and updates clearly, concisely, and professionally. * Develop and implement work systems, practices and processes that support responsive and flexible customer service. * Train and actively support others in the team by sharing knowledge to achieve common development goals. * Lead and support the delivery of projects and programs as required within the department. * Coordinate and ensure all planning, reporting and audit requirements of the department are achieved. * Support unit leaders to ensure audit and risk outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent level of experience in related disciplines such as Business Management or Project Management. Essential Experience: * Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders. * Extensive research and problem-solving skills including proven ability to analyse issues and develop practical recommendations for process improvements. * Technical knowledge and/or experience in maintenance requirements and asset management. * Demonstrated ability to identify changing service levels expectations and make recommendations that inform asset planning and maintenance. * Ability to determine high level program delivery across multiple functional work areas, resolve service delivery issues, and set operational work allocation. * Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience including developing and implementing communication and engagement plans and associated activities with internal & external stakeholders. * Current Working with Children Check (Employee). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Sarah Priestley | Manager Parks & Natural Assets | SPriestley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [SPriestley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Drive service excellence and operational performance within the Parks and Natural Assets department by leading improvement initiatives and projects. Coordinate planning, reporting, and audit requirements while maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.