Organisational Improvement Facilitator

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Work type:Full time
Location:Hobart, Launceston, Statewide (all locations in Tasmania)
Categories:Management, Administration

Organisational Improvement Facilitator 

• Being driven and passionate about improvement
• Excellent communication and relationship development skills
• Full time, Fixed-Term (April 2026) based in Launceston or Sandy Bay

About the opportunity

The Organisational Improvement Facilitator will drive organisational effectiveness by supporting the development and implementation of a University-wide continuous improvement framework, facilitating strategically-aligned improvement activities and initiatives, fostering a people-centric change culture, and building institutional capability in effective continuous improvement methods and mindset.

What you’ll do:

• Support the on-going refinement and development of the University’s continuous improvement framework
• Identify key areas for improvement by analysing organisational challenges and opportunities, such as staff surveys, processes, systems, and workflows.
• Proactively build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Develop, practice and lead University staff proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and tools, through use of training, coaching and facilitation of business process improvement events and initiatives.
• Consult with program sponsors, working groups and key internal stakeholders to identify and develop solutions that are fit-for-purpose and aligned with the University’s strategic objectives.
• Assist in the development, implementation and reporting of strategies aimed at optimising efficiency and quality in the planning, implementation and review of business improvement projects.

What we’re looking for:

• Understanding of business analysis and process improvement frameworks (e.g. IIBA, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and expertise in applying them to improvement activities and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in design and facilitation of stakeholder engagement events (e.g. workshops, focus groups, interviews, etc.) focused on requirements elicitation, collaborative problem solving, or solution co-design.
• The ability to create and sustain a participatory environment and guide individuals and groups to appropriate and useful outcomes.
• Successful development and implementation of training programs
• Experience in developing and maintaining a strategic network of relationships and partnerships, with a particular focus on whole-of-institution engagement.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $123,548 comprising base salary within the range of $96,071 to $105,597 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Jeremy Ramsey, Director, Organisational Improvement, [email protected] or 03 6226 5105
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description below for full details.

 Position Description - 499733 -Organisational Improvement Facilitator.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 10 March 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised:23 Feb 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:10 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time