Coastal Connect - Project Manager

Ref: 2026

The Councils of Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire and Warrnambool City have formed an unincorporated ICT Joint Venture Alliance, South West Councils ICT Alliance (SWCICTA) to undertake a major project being the uplift of their entire ERP systems to a SaaS environment with supplier Technology One. The project commenced in July 2023 and is successfully achieved Go Live for Phase 1 Modules on July 1 2026.

As part of this initiative, we are seeking a Coastal Connect Project Manager to support Phase 2 of the Coastal Connect Project.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a high-profile, collaborative project that will deliver significant long-term benefits for the participating Councils, and their communities, in having a shared system using common business processes.

Position Overview:

The Coastal Connect Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Project to implement the SaaS ERP. There are eight modules to be implemented covered by the Project: Customer Service, Permits & Bylaws, Planning & Building, Electronic Content Management, Finance, Rates, Human Resources and Payroll.

Reporting to the Coastal Connect Executive Manager – IT Strategy and Transformation Share Services, your primary responsibility will be for project milestones and delivery including UAT, change requests, GoLive, and other project tasks. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure best practices in project, change and implementation methodologies are utilised to support project delivery.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with:

- Proven experience with software as a service (SaaS)



platforms and cloud-based applications, with a strong understanding of SaaS architecture and deployment models, ideally in a local government or similar public sector environment.

- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects involving enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including experience with project management, change management, and communication strategies

- Solid knowledge of ERP software systems, including experience with implementation, testing and decommissioning of ERP systems.

- Desirable proficiency in the administration and management of an ERP Platform and TechnologyOne software, including experience with configuration, customization, and administration of TechnologyOne systems.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders.

- A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to identify issues, create solutions, and an ability to manage priorities effectively within time constraints and conflicting demands.

- The Benefits
This is a temporary full-time role until 30 June 2027. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and will be commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

- Rostered Day Off





- Ongoing training and development

- Discount to Council owned facilities

- Paid parental leave

- Employee Assistance Program

- Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' on the Warrnambool City Council's website and submit your Resume and Cover Letter.

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Sarah Bubb-Dempster, Acting Executive Manager IT Strategy Transformation Shared Services on 03 •••• •841 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 6 September 2026.

Culture
Warrnambool City Council is an equal chance employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, we encourage you to apply.

Employees of Warrnambool City Council are expected to work under Councils values of: Accountability, Collaboration, Respectfulness, Progressiveness and Wellbeing.

Recruitment Process
Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check.

If you require advice and support during the recruitment process please contact us on the following details: (03) •••• •800 or [email protected]

For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

📌 Coastal Connect - Project Manager (Warrnambool)
🏢 Warrnambool City Council
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