Based in the heart of South Australia's picturesque Limestone Coast, Wattle Range Council manages over $450 million of community assets and provides hundreds of diverse services to its local community. This position is just one of 70 different roles within a team of over 180 dedicated employees. If you are interested in a career path that includes a competitive salary package, employment conditions that support a healthy work/life balance, and ongoing training opportunities that are designed to enhance your professional development - we'd love you to apply.

What We Offer

- Healthy Lifestyle Program including annual Flu vaccinations
- Flexible Working Arrangements, including rostered days off for full-time employees
- Income Protection
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary Sacrificing

The Digital Transformation Officer at Wattle Range Council plays a pivotal role in driving the digital strategy and initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery to the community. This position demands a forward-thinking individual who can lead the council's transition into a more digitally enabled environment.

This is a permanent part-time position, with 24hours per week available.

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and implementing the council’s digital transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Collaborating with various departments to identify opportunities for digital innovation and process improvement.
- Leading projects focused on enhancing user experience through technology adoption, including the implementation of new software systems.




- Conducting research and analysis to stay abreast of emerging technologies that could benefit council operations.
- Establishing metrics for measuring the success of digital initiatives and reporting outcomes to senior management.
- Facilitating training sessions and workshops to promote digital literacy among staff, enabling them to leverage new tools effectively.
- Engaging with stakeholders, including community members, to gather feedback on digital services and ensure their needs are met.

This role requires robust leadership skills, an innovative mindset, and a passion for utilising technology to transform public services. The Digital Transformation Officer will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within Wattle Range Council.

Required skills

- Proficient in digital technologies and platforms, including cloud computing, data analytics, and AI.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities to drive innovation.
- Experience in change management and organisational transformation initiatives.

Required experiences

- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a digital transformation role or similar capacity.
- Proven track record of successfully implementing digital strategies within an organisation.
- Experience working with government or public sector organisations is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources effectively for technology projects.
- Previous experience in developing and executing training programmes related to new technologies.

📌 Digital Transformation Officer (Millicent)
🏢 Wattle Range Council
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