Manager Projects & Business Improvement

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Detail information about job Manager Projects & Business Improvement. Terms and conditions vacancy

About Snowy Valleys Council

Leading, engaging and supporting strong and vibrant communities

Snowy Valleys Council, on the south western slopes of the Snowy Mountains, was established on 12 May 2016, following the amalgamation of the Tumbarumba Shire Council and the Tumut Shire Council.

Council has a diverse workforce of more than 250 staff employed at council depots and sites, based throughout the region, and is an equal opportunity employer.

If you're looking for a tree change, a place where the air is fresh and clean, the locals friendly and the scenery magnificent, this is the place for you! Snowy Valleys Council has an abundance of beautiful scenery and exciting activities including bushwalking, trout fishing, snow skiing, water skiing in summer, and local wineries. Not to forgetting that this friendly community is a great place for a family with numerous schools, child care facilities and community centres.

About the Opportunity

Snowy Valleys Council now has an opportunity for an experienced Project and Business Improvement Manager to join their team on a temporary full time basis.  The primary objectives of this position will be to:

• Establish, implement and drive the project management system, ensuring effective use of the system as well as driving the delivery of assigned projects within the framework; and
• Establish, implement and drive organisation wide business improvement and transformation programs to achieve identified improvements to processes and savings targets.

  This position is subject to ongoing external funding for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility to extend this term for a further 12 months based on ongoing funding and business need.

  
  About You

  The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive proven experience in the successful management and delivery of high level transformation and business improvement projects in a complex organisation.

  Additionally you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to review and improve business processes to achieve significant efficiencies and organisational change through a customer focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide high level reports and presentations.
• Proven ability to proactively manage demands and risks in relation to projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience in continuous quality improvement and the successful achievement of quality/accreditation standards.

HOW TO APPLY (Refer to How to Apply for a Position)

Go to www.snowyvalleys.nsw.gov.au
You must address the Essential Criteria noted in the Position Description and with your Cover Letter and current Resume/CV, upload the information on line as indicated.

CLOSING DATE
Monday 30th July 2018 at 5 pm

SALARY

Salary will be paid in accordance with the Snowy Valleys Council Salary System at Grade 15 ranging from $3,782.00 - $4,256.80 per fortnight (gross) plus 9.5% Superannuation and salary sacrifice opportunities.  A higher salary may be negotiated with the successful applicant based on extensive knowledge, skills and experience in this field.

For further information on this position, please contact the Director Internal Services, Robyn Harvey on 6941 2504 or by emailing [email protected].

Snowy Valleys Council is an EEO employer and ensures the absence of discrimination in employment. Council has a ‘No Smoking in the Workplace Policy’ and operates a Drug and Alcohol testing program.