Bayside Council

Lead Business Innovation

Lead Business Innovation

• Enjoy a Flexi Day Off per fortnight
• Lead innovative change for a customer-focused future
• Starting from $151,010.96 to $ 169,132.40 per annum, plus superannuation

About Council

At Bayside Council, we are dedicated to creating a flexible, inclusive workplace where both our employees and customers feel valued. With a commitment to transparency, integrity, and innovation, we strive to deliver exceptional services that benefit our community. The Business Innovation team is focused on exploring new technologies and approaches to improve the services we provide and enhance the customer experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Lead, Business Innovation to drive the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies to transform Council’s business operations. As the leader of the Business Innovation team, this role will guide projects that enhance customer experience, support community needs, and foster a cultureof data-driven decision-making.

You can also expect to:

• Identify opportunities for innovation through exploration of emerging technologies, market trends, and community insights.
• Oversee the expansion of Council’s Smart CCTV network and IoT technology for enhanced data gathering and community improvements.
• Manage data business intelligence programs to produce dashboards and reports for actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm, test, and launch new concepts.
• Build partnerships with external stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources.
• Lead innovation and change management initiatives that drive workforce transformation for customer-centric service delivery.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for innovation and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply!

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Management, Information Technology, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary projects within the innovation or technology sector.
• Strong analytical skills (experience with Power BI and statistical analysis preferred).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a forward-looking approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Please ensure your application includes the following:

1. A clear indication of the position you are applying for in your cover letter.
2. A current resume (maximum 3 pages).
3. A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the key responsibilities and challenges of the role.

You can find more information about the positions on the following link - Position Description

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 November 2024

Salary range: $151,010.96 to $ 169,132.40 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.

Enquiries: Wendy Klopper – Manager Business Transformation on 9366 3559 or at wendy.klopper@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.