About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 195,125 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long‑term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference. About the role This role will lead the strategic review and transformation of Council’s aged care services in response to significant government reforms. You will provide high‑level, evidence‑based advice to senior leaders, helping shape decisions about the future sustainability and role of Council’s service delivery. A key focus will be developing and delivering a transition plan aligned with Support at Home. Working closely with leadership and stakeholders, you will drive organisational change, embed new service models, and maintain continuity of care throughout the transition. You will also monitor sector developments and policy changes to proactively inform strategy, while delivering strong engagement and communication across staff, clients, community, and government partners. If you are a strategic thinker with strong change leadership experience and a commitment to excellence in community services, we would love to hear from you. Skills and experience required to perform the role Proven experience in strategic planning, service redesign, or transformation within aged care, community services, or a related sector Strong knowledge of aged care reforms, funding models, and regulatory frameworks (ideally including Support at Home) Demonstrated ability to provide high‑level strategic advice to senior executives and influence decision‑making. Exceptional change management skills, with experience leading complex organisational transitions. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse audiences. Experience developing sustainable, client‑centred service models and driving continuous improvement. Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret policy and translate it into practical outcomes. Post‑graduate qualifications in human services, change management, or related discipline, or lesser formal qualification with extensive and diverse experience, or intensive specialised experience. What the role can offer Extensive opportunities for training & career development Salary sacrifice options A real sense of work‑life balance & flexible work options Employer‑supported study assistance schemes Wellness programmes Further support offered for our staff Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave Purchase leave Ceremonial leave Gender affirmation leave Family violence leave For further information about this position please contact Leanne Giardina on . #J-18808-Ljbffr