Manager Transformation

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Date posted: January 23, 2026

Closes: Feb 22, 2026


Manager Transformation

Transformation, Assets & Information

Temporary Full Time – 30 June 2027

Hervey Bay

IFA Level 8 - $145,658 per annum + superannuation (includes leave loading)
  • + commuter use vehicle
  • + $6,000 relocation assistance
  • + 5 days recreational leave
OR

Stream A Level 8 - $120,281 per annum + superannuation
  • + commuter use vehicle
  • + $6,000 relocation assistance
  • +9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are on an exciting journey to uplift how we work, creating a stronger workplace where collaboration, innovation, and accountability thrive.

As we integrate modern systems and streamline our processes, we are looking for a dynamic leader to take charge of our inflight Business Transformation Program. In this role, you'll:

  • Play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our operations, leading an organisation-wide transformation that revises processes, unifies systems, optimises productivity, and drives continuous improvement.
  • Program manage the planning and delivery of a large portfolio of inter-related projects, of differing sizes and stages, working with a highly motivated team of project managers, business analysts and subject matter experts from across Council business areas and vendor partners.
  • Lead related planning, delivery, governance, reporting, procurement, vendor management, and change management processes
  • Work closely with executive leadership teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to maximise momentum and ensuring the program is completed within agreed time, budget, and quality parameters.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has it all. However, if you’re a project manager but don’t quite meet all the criteria, we would still like to receive your application.

  • Extensive experience in the management and support of an ERP Transformation Program.
  • Highly developed people management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate staff consisting of teams within various business areas, IT and vendor personnel.
  • Demonstrated high level organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly developed communication skills, specifically:
    • Written: policies, guidelines and reports;
    • Interpersonal: consult, partner, negotiate and interact effectively at all levels;
    • People management: lead, motivate, coach and work as an active team participant.

What’s nice to have:

  • Extensive experience in complex systems and processes program management
  • Experience with local government business improvement and transformation
  • Experience with TechnologyOne systems implementations
Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements – optional 9-day fortnight
  • Up to 12% employer super contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 4 February – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

For further details please contact Paul Fendley at paul.fendley@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

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