Coordinator Project and Business Improvement

Coordinator Project and Business Improvement

Coordinator Project and Business Improvement

Permanent, full-time

Be the Driving Force Behind Innovation and Improvement
We’re excited to introduce a brand new opportunity within our Communications and Corporate Performance team. Coordinator Project and Business Improvement. This is your chance to lead meaningful change and shape strategic direction of innovation across the organisation.

If you're passionate about driving performance and embedding smart governance while leading high-impact projects, this role offers the perfect platform to make your mark.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

As the Coordinator Project and Business Improvement, you’ll lead a talented team of professionals to deliver transformative project governance and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll be at the forefront of embedding a consistent Project Management Framework reducing risk and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

This is a pivotal leadership role that will influence how we work, grow and succeed across every corner of the organisation.

This exciting role will:

- Lead and inspire a high-performing agile team through strategic direction, coaching, and mentoring.
- Drive the development and evolution of our project management framework and business improvement program.
- Build systems and processes that prioritise and track impactful initiatives.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels, including the Organisational Leadership Team, to champion continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ensure consistent evaluation, benefits realisation, and reporting across all initiatives.
- Provide strategic oversight and hands-on support for key corporate projects.
- Apply change management strategies to embed new ways of working.
- Deliver capability-building programs to uplift project and improvement skills across the organisation.
- Manage team resources and budgets to align with strategic priorities.

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You’re a strategic thinker, a natural leader, and a change-maker. You bring:

- A degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- A strong background in driving organisation-wide change and improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Advanced project management capabilities and governance expertise.
- Deep knowledge of improvement methodologies and change management principles.
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

- Competitive salary from $127,635 to $148,333 per year
- Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
- Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
- 35-hour working week with flexible working conditions
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 26 October 2025
- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Lauren Eyles, Manager Communications and Corporate Performance, on 02 4921 0593 or via email leyles@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310

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