Business Improvement Specialist
Community Development | Perth Metropolitan
About Us
Community Development Directorate
The City’s Community Development Directorate provides abroad range of facilities, services, projects, and events thatdirectly impact the daily lives of our 243,000 residents andvisitors.
The Directorate works to develop safe and vibrant places anddeliver services and facilities to support a community that ishealthy, welcoming and thriving.
Community Safety
Our Community Safety team provides a highly visible andresponsive Community Safety service in partnership with thecommunity to contribute to a safe and secure lifestyle andsustainable city.
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivatedindividual to join our Community Safety team as a BusinessImprovement Specialist. This position is responsible for developingand implementing a holistic business improvement program across thebusiness unit, ensuring effective and consistent service deliveryfor our customers.
Key Responsibilities
The duties of the Business Improvement Specialist will includebut are not limited to:
1. Lead the review, development and implementation of suite of tools to enhance service delivery
2. Drive the growth in business improvement capability across the Community Safety Team
3. Use DMAIC problem-solving methodologies to identify areas of improvement and potential projects or initiatives
4. Conduct research to provide high-level reports and presentations to senior management
5. Facilitate internal workshops and events related to business improvement
6. Leverage learning’s and root-cause analysis to facilitate continuous improvement
About You
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired,but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be aperfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will beconsidered.
7. Proven experience in a similar role and relevant qualification in project management, business improvement or equivalent.
8. Highly motivated with a proactive, solution focused approach
9. Sound knowledge and understanding of best practice principles
10. Ability to research, analyse and apply effective data driven problem-solving strategies
11. Ability to work autonomously and an active team player
12. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
For further information, please refer to the positiondescription.
What We Offer
The City offers some great benefits including flexibility inwhen and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You willalso enjoy a range of other benefits including:
13. Free parking and easy public transport access
14. Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
15. Superannuation matching of up to 6%
16. Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
17. Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
18. 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
19. Amazing in-house employee canteen
20. Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
21. Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
22. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
23. Generous study assistance
24. Active social club
25. Employee recognition program
26. Novated Leasing (where applicable)
This permanent full-time position is a Level 8 Inside WorkforceAgreement position which attracts a salary from $106, grosspro rata per annum plus superannuation.
To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, orhave ability obtain a:
27. A copy of Australian driving licence
28. National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
29. Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
30. The right to work in Australia
More about the City
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local governmentin Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economichub.
With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverseworkforce by supporting work-life balance and offeringopportunities for progression and development. Here at City ofStirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City ofStirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and theAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We willact with compassion and respect towards all people and value peopleof all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, genderidentity and cultural backgrounds.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hearfrom you so click ‘ Apply’ now. If youhave any questions about the position, please contact Peter MullinsI (08) 9205 8327
Applications close 6pm Monday 21 October 2024 ,however please be aware that we may commence interviewing ofcandidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to closeapplications prior to the closing date.