Innovative Performance Coordinator

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Detail information about job Innovative Performance Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Position available to commence ASAP
• Penrith Location, close to local CBD and parking options
• Flexible working conditions and excellent leave allowances available

Temporary full-time for a period up to January 2019

Are you looking for an exciting role at the leading edge of the New West? Penrith is a place of limitless opportunities, we have a bold attitude and a far reaching vision, plus a great location at the very heart of Sydney’s third city.

Serving a fast growing population expected to exceed over one million by 2036, Penrith is 20 minutes via train from Parramatta and 11km from the future Western Sydney Airport.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver business performance initiatives as part of the Innovation Performance team within Council to improve service delivery and organisational effectiveness.

The role will see the successful candidate applying lean six sigma methodology to identify and deliver value-adding improvements to Council’s processes through collaboration with Managers and work teams across the organisation.

If you have a ’can-do’ attitude and are ready for your next challenge this is the position for you!

As an Innovative Performance Coordinator, you will be responsible for analysing and identifying improvements to processes and performance using Lean-based tools and techniques, preparing and presenting project reports, and leading managers and service staff in the development of effective business performance measures for improved processes.

In this role, you will be required to provide leadership, guidance and frameworks to a number of core business units, and deliver on a number of high-profile projects.

Essential Criteria:

• A relevant qualification in Business, Quality, Change Management or other relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant experience
• Experience in project management and coordinating multiple functions and complex organisational wide projects
• Developed facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience in facilitating Lean Six Sigma improvements to deliver successful and significant business outcomes
• Experience in managing and executing change management plans
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of business systems and operating procedures in a local government or similar organisation

Commencing Salary: $2,025 - $2,322 per week, dependant on the skills and experience of the preferred applicant

To view the position description and submit your application, please visit www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au  

Intending applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume before 11.55pm on the closing date. In addition, applicants are required to provide comprehensive responses to the selection criteria.

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

For further information about the position, please contact Tanya Jackson on 4732 7722

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

Council practices EEO and WHS principles.