About us

We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. We are making big changes at the City and by working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and by being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.

About the Position

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on delivering real outcomes through digital transformation?

The City of Bayswater is seeking an innovative and inspiring leader to drive the development and implementation of digital solutions and services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead enterprise-scale digital transformation, inspiring and empowering a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful outcomes. As a trusted advisor to the Director Corporate Services and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the City through bold innovation, agile thinking, and inclusive leadership.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team that supports the business to achieve digital improvements and technology solutions, driving strategic direction and performance excellence.
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for key digital and IT projects, including ERP transformation, delivering timely and effective outcomes while championing innovation and change management.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organisation, enabling service units to achieve business improvements through digital transformation and cross-functional initiatives.
• Oversee all operational activities within the service unit, ensuring resource efficiency, financial accountability, compliance, and alignment with organisational goals and statutory requirements.
• Be a key contributor to the City’s Operational Management Team (OMT), influencing organisational direction and strategy.

This is a full time, 5 year fixed term contract opportunity.

About you

You have a passion for innovation and will encourage contemporary thinking to bring about leading-edge solutions, influencing and gaining support for change through the integration of people, systems, processes and culture. You will be able to demonstrate success in leading digital transformation and ERP projects and have a track record in delivering measurable outcomes and service excellence. You will bring proven leadership experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders and influence strategic outcomes. Your expertise in risk management, budgeting, and ensuring legislative compliance will be key to driving effective and accountable service delivery.

What we offer

At the City of Bayswater, you’ll work with passionate professionals and in an environment that values our employees and our community. On offer is an attractive total remuneration package of up to $238,226 per annum and access to great staff benefits including:

• Generous superannuation contributions up to 22%*
• Flexible work arrangements
• Free aquatic and gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing program
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

*conditions apply

Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 18 September 2025

* Interviews for this position will be held Wednesday, 24 September 2025. *

The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

For any further queries about the role, please contact Kym Leahy, Director Corporate Services on 0410 323 289.

To view the Position Description and further information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.

Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) describing how you meet the requirements of the role.

JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from cultural diverse backgrounds and young people.