Coastal Connect - Project Manager

Position Title: Coastal Connect - Project Manager Reference Number: 2026 Position Description: Project Manager - Coastal Connect (467.22 KB) Applications Close: Sunday, September 6, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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
• Strong 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

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 5559 4841 or [email protected].