Innovation and Performance Partner

Overview

Are you passionate about driving innovation and unlocking performance potential? Join us as an Innovation and Performance Partner to shape the future of how we work and grow.

- Drive organisational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify service optimisation opportunities.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver value-creating initiatives.
- Permanent full time role available with a 9 day fortnight.

About the role

The Innovation and Performance Partner is a pivotal position responsible for driving enhanced organisational performance through strategic service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will involve expert facilitation and business analysis to ensure that all services are optimised to meet community needs and organisational goals. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the role fosters an integrated approach to business excellence and continuous improvement, enabling service optimisation and transformation across Council. The role advocates for the Community Strategic Plan by proactively identifying and enabling cross-functional improvements that enhance service delivery, customer experience, and operational effectiveness.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in project management and stakeholder engagement. You will have the ability to lead teams in a dynamic environment while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

- Degree qualifications in Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in a similar role within a large organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and synthesise information effectively.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a focus on customer outcomes.

We are looking for a proactive and resilient individual who can navigate complex challenges, drive successful outcomes, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

- The commencing salary for this position is up to $106.6k per annum. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $123.5k per annum on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
- We have a permanent full time role available
- This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
- We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
- This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and aims to foster equity, diversity and respect in the workplace.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Location

Central Coast Council is located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour’s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers a desirable place to live and work, with one of the fastest growing regions in NSW.

How to apply

To download our Privacy Statement and for application details, please follow the application steps on the Central Coast Council careers site.

Steps to lodge your application:

- Answer the online questions shown below.
- Attach your resume.
- Attach your qualifications and licences.

If you require assistance to lodge your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or email. For further instructions please click the application link on the Careers site. You will be able to save your application as you go and return to it later via the follow-up email.

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the "Save Application" button. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can lodge your application at a Council library.

Note: We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications via recruitment agencies.

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