Are you passionate about streamlining processes, reducing inefficiencies and delivering measurable results? We’re on the lookout for a forward-thinking Business Improvement Advisor to champion smarter ways of working across the City of Melville.

In this strategic role, you’ll lead business improvement initiatives, work closely with internal stakeholders, and play a key part in enhancing service delivery, operational efficiency and compliance. If you’re someone who thrives on driving change, influencing stakeholders, and using data to guide decisions, this is the opportunity.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: $139,511.66 + 11.5% Super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee the coordination of eth outsourced internal audit program and report findings to the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee

Drive process analysis, root cause identification, and implementation of evidence-based improvements

Contribute to business improvement projects and Service Plan Reviews

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify innovative solutions

Use data analytics to inform decision-making and track process improvement effectiveness

Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain

A tertiary qualification in Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Economics, Accounting or similar

Demonstrated experience in driving business improvement, change management or service design initiatives

Strong understanding of risk and audit principles within a compliance framework

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Proficiency in business improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc) and experience in local government or public sector environment are highly regarded

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Gary Tuffin, Director Corporate Services on 08 9364 0930.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces

Free Membership to our LeisureFit Centres

Free On-Site Parking

6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave + 2 Weeks Return To Work Leave*

2 additional days of Annual Leave + Purchased Annual Leave options - take up to 10 weeks off per year*

Superannuation package co-contribution up to 15%*

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options*

Structured and supportive professional development, and study assistance programs*

Access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends

*Conditions apply. Please reach out for more information.

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.