About the role
In this role, you will work alongside product owners and development teams to enable the delivery of complex solutions and products, removing obstacles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Work type: 2year fixed-term contract, 
Classification: Band 8, $122,040 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and coordinate Agile processes by creating and maintaining project timelines.
• Identify, troubleshoot and escalate obstacles that are hindering the team’s progress, including identifying and managing risks.
• Mentor and guide product team members on sprint processes.
• Implement systems, processes, and workflows to deliver results, ensuring relevant policies, governance mechanisms and regulations are adhered to.
• Champion our product delivery methodologies and practices, ensuring teams adhere to Agile value stream principles and ceremonies.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of formal training and extensive experience in a similar role.

Essential Experience:

• Experience conducting sessions with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, including executive and senior management, from discovery and requirement gathering through to delivery.
• Well-developed writing, presentation and speaking skills to align with stakeholders and achieve support for task outcomes.
• Strong understanding of, and experience with Agile standards and practices related to Agile & product delivery.
• Established people skills to support, influence and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build cooperation and partnerships.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Bec Failla| Technology Delivery Lead| rebecca.failla@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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