Technology Business Partner

Job Description

Job description: Technology Business Partner $143,798 per annum + superannuation Full time, ongoing Geelong location (hybrid working model – 3 days in office) WorkSafe is Victoria's workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist. About the role The Technology Business Partner works closely with a diverse range of senior business stakeholders to define and plan fit-for-purpose technology solutions that support and align with the strategic direction of the business unit, division and broader organisation. This will require developing an intimate understanding and tangible alignment between technical resources, projects and initiatives; and the business’ operational plans and strategic direction. Key accountabilities: Partner with business Executives and senior leaders to review business capability gaps and effectiveness of end users, providing advice and options analysis of potential technology solutions Proactively identify and explore new technology opportunities in collaboration with business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring alignment with the Enterprise Architecture blueprint Represent the business’ interests within Technology stakeholder groups, recommending solutions that are practical and customer-centred in both the development and delivery of technology solutions Conduct initial assessments in collaboration with other business units/partners, such as finance, risk and policy advisors, to determine the viability of technology solutions within the broader context of the operating environment Support the development of business cases with a focus on business performance, including key metrics such as Return on Investment and Total Cost of Ownership to demonstrate and compare the value of various technology solutions Collaborate with Procurement and external vendors to undertake market scans, Request for Information and Request for Proposal activities About you You are an experienced Technology professional who wants to make a difference to our community by reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. Your highly developed verbal and written communication skills support you to tailor messaging to diverse audiences. You are a people person who is persistent and resilient in an ambiguous public sector environment. You have a passion for collaborating with stakeholders to influence, negotiate and liaise, with building relationships always front of mind. Further, you will also possess: Extensive experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and customers at various levels in an organisation, including senior management and executive level Ability to adapt your stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to a diverse range of stakeholders and contexts Public speaking and presentation skills are critical Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience Working with Us At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community. We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders. What’s next? Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 20th February, 2025 . Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives. Due to the ongoing nature of this role, only those with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship may apply . You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process. Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in. For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Brittany Walker via email Please note, only applications submitted via our formal channels (WorkSafe Careers Website, Vic Gov Careers, SEEK or LinkedIn) will be considered. About us WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind – reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don’t shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that’s why we have a stated ambition to be world leading. We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury. WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr