Initiative Lead
- Full time, fixed term role until 30th September 2026
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working (3 day per week office attendance)
- Offering a competitive base salary of $144,000 plus super and benefits
Grow your career by supporting real progress
Right now, we’re seeking an Initiative Lead who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
About the role
As an Initiative Lead, you’ll be responsible for leading the delivery of high-impact projects and initiatives that align with the TAC’s strategic direction. You’ll work across the organisation and with external stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Within this role, you may be required to work within a project within our Best Client Outcomes Program, this will give you the opportunity to contribute to two major transformation programs:
- Resolutions Transformation: Creating a seamless and optimised client experience by integrating the compensation journey with the broader claims pathway.
- Claims Pathway Evolution: Redesigning client segmentation, service pathways, and operating models to ensure tailored support that reflects each client’s individual needs and circumstances.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys shaping the future of service delivery through collaboration, insight and leadership.
About the Team
You’ll be joining the Enterprise Transformation Division and work collaboratively with the Clients – Claims Management area of the TAC. Surrounded by forward thinking team members, focused on enhancing operational efficiency and client experience. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver innovative solutions that support injury recovery and independence outcomes. The team values agility, strategic thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for
Strategic Project Leadership
You have proven experience in leading complex, cross functional projects within health, disability or insurance sectors. You bring an ability to apply enterprise-wide thinking and deliver initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Demonstrated capability in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, including executives and external stakeholders. You are skilled in negotiation, consultation, and representing in strategic forums.
Innovation & Change Management
Demonstrated ability to identify trends and translate them into innovative project solutions. Experience in managing change, and embedding initiatives into BAU operations.
Take the next step in your career. Apply now.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie Menner – Shared Services Specialist via Sophie_menner@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Thursday 14th August 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
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A current TAC employee is eligible to apply for another position at TAC if:
- The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
- Has attained at least a competency 2 (for job groups 1-5); and
- Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
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