Aged Care Reforms Lead

• Hybrid Working
• Part Time contract until the end of June 2028
• Exciting change agenda
• Salary: $133k-149k + Super (pro rata)
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

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.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

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 the Support at Home program.

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 Require To Perform The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with:

• 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 This role suits a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who can navigate complexity, influence across all levels, and deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

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 programs

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 9240 2215.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Monday 15 June 2026.

• in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Before Submitting An Application, Please View The Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How To Apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

• Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on ***email_hidden***

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.