Business Improvement Specialist

Business ImprovementSpecialist

WHY US:
At Liverpool City Council were embarking on critical growthprojects for our city. For planning professionals with experience and purposethis is a unique opportunity to be part of a team thats building a city thatwill set new standards for excellence.

JOB DETAILS
Temporary Full Time up to 9 months 35 hours 5days/weekCompetitive Salary

JOB DESCRIPTION
Were looking for an experienced professional to lead theknowledge capture workstream of ourDevelopment Assessment ImprovementProgram (DAIP)and play a key role in transforming the way developmentassessment services are delivered.

In this influential role youll work across theorganisation to capture critical operational knowledge design and implementbest-practice assessment processes and embed consistent ways of working thatimprove quality efficiency and customer outcomes.

Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholdersyoull lead the development of standardised procedures governance frameworksperformance controls and continuous improvement practices that supportsustainable service delivery and lasting organisational reform.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of theorganisations most significant improvement initiatives. Youll help implementthe recommendations and corrective actions arising from theNSWDepartment of Planning Housing and Infrastructure Expert Planner Final Report(2026) ensuring our development assessment practices align withlegislative requirements organisational objectives and contemporary bestpractice.

ABOUT YOU
If youre looking for an opportunity to make a lastingimpact by shaping how development assessment services are delivered into thefuture wed love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experienced business improvement knowledge management or organisational change.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across multiple teams and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational practices into practical sustainable business solutions.
• Experience in development assessment planning or local government will be highly regarded.
• Lean Six Sigma/ Six Sigma Black Belt certification (not essential but desirable).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive evidencebased improvements.
• Demonstrated experience managing improvement projects or transformation initiatives including planning implementation and benefits realisation.

BENEFITSOF WORKING AT LCC

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills experience and competencies of the successful applicant.)
• Flexible work arrangements including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home.
• Free parking is available nearby with subsidised parking also available.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
• Internal professional Learning and Development.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing aworkingenvironment that supports all employeesto reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions atLiverpoolCity Council you need to be an AustralianCitizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion inour workplace. We encourage all applicantsincluding First nation people peoplewith disability LGBTIQ and culturallydiverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain aNational Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required toundergo a pre-employment medical check

HOW TO APPLY:Please click the Apply must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and howyour background and experience suit this opportunity as well as yourresume.

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CLOSING 8PM 13th August 2026

Be part of creating the future for furtherinformation about the position please contact Patricia P Talent AcquisitionPartner

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