INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport. The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million. The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas. The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Change Management Lead
Senior Officer Contract
Closing: Friday 8 August 2025
Full Time – Temporary (2 Years)
Greater Shepparton City Council looking for a visionary Change Management Lead to help us drive transformation with purpose, passion and impact.
This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of exciting, organisation-wide change. From embedding a vibrant new culture to delivering contemporary business transformation and elevating our Customer Experience Strategy (CX), playing a pivotal role in shaping our future.
We’re seeking a dynamic, strategic thinker who thrives on problem solving and collaboration. You’ll work directly with leaders and staff to co-design and deliver change strategies that energise our people, streamline our systems and processes, and unlock real value for our community.
This high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, is suited to an experienced professional with a proven history of leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in change management frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and planning, communication, and leadership. A tertiary qualification in business, management, human resources, project management or a related field is essential.
This is a full time, 2 year contract with the possibility of an additional year extension. Flexibility is provided, with a minimum of 3 days on site.
For further information about this position, please contact Fiona Le Gassick, Chief Executive Officer on (03) 5832 9700.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period. During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.