Business Improvement Officer (Works and Infrastructure)

We are a forward-thinking local government organisation located in North East Tasmania, dedicated to fostering an inclusive, thriving, and connected community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a flexible working environment with options such as a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month RDO structure.

About the role:

This is a newly created role designed to drive continuous improvement and support the Works and Infrastructure Department in delivering its priorities. You’ll partner with the Director of Infrastructure to:

• Enhance the department’s efficiency, compliance, and service delivery through the refinement of administrative systems and practices
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of improvement initiatives, ensuring proposals are documented, prioritised, and aligned with Council’s Strategic and Annual Plans
• Coordinate planning cycles, track improvement initiatives, and prepare clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Gathering and coordinating accurate information to assist with annual departmental planning and review cycle, improvement initiatives, budgeting, and reporting
• Prepare well-structured business cases to support new business improvement initiatives, including gathering data, assessing options, and documenting recommendations for review

Remuneration:

• Offering a base salary of $85,225 per annum + superannuation (dependent on skills and experience)

About you:

You should bring a positive, solutions-focused attitude and strong attention to detail. Key qualifications, experience, and skills that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to embed best-practice processes into day-to-day work
• Certificate IV or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, WHS, Risk Management, or related field
• Experience in business/process improvement, administration or project coordination (local government experience is a plus)

To apply, email your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with this role to people@dorset.tas.gov.au.

Download a copy of the position description below. For enquiries, contact Jade Hassell via the above email or call (03) 6352 6500.

Applications close Wednesday, 22 October 2025.

JOHN MARIK, General Manager