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The Process Excellence Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence across Aruma by leading initiatives that improve efficiency, standardise ways of working, and support consistent, high-quality service delivery. This role is focused on process mapping, analysis, simplification, and optimisation, while supporting the organisation to adopt improved and sustainable ways of working. You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, practical processes that enhance consistency and deliver better outcomes for participants, employees, and the broader organisation. Leading a small team, you will oversee the analysis, documentation, redesign, and embedding of processes across key business areas. Working collaboratively with operational leaders, functional teams, subject matter experts, and transformation stakeholders, you’ll ensure processes are clear, aligned to business objectives, and practical to implement. This role contributes to Aruma’s commitment to delivering safe, effective, person-centred, and connected services through strong process discipline and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibility
Lead initiatives that improve efficiency, standardise ways of working, and support consistent, high-quality service delivery
Process mapping, analysis, simplification, and optimisation
Support the organisation to adopt improved and sustainable ways of working
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, practical processes that enhance consistency and deliver better outcomes for participants, employees, and the broader organisation
Oversee the analysis, documentation, redesign, and embedding of processes across key business areas
Working collaboratively with operational leaders, functional teams, subject matter experts, and transformation stakeholders
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in a Process Excellence Lead, Senior Process Analyst, Continuous Improvement, or similar role within a complex environment
Proven ability to lead or mentor a team, set priorities, build capability, and deliver high-quality outcomes
Strong expertise in process mapping, analysis, redesign, and optimisation (e.g. BPMN, Lean, value stream mapping)
Experience facilitating workshops and partnering with stakeholders to drive alignment and outcomes
The ability to simplify complex processes into practical, sustainable solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Experience contributing to transformation, operational improvement, or business change initiatives
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills across all levels
A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
Understanding of quality, risk, governance, and compliance within regulated environments
A values-led, person-centred approach aligned with organisational purpose
Experience in human services, disability, health, community services, or similar regulated sectors will be highly regarded
Tertiary qualification in business, operations, process improvement, project management, or a related discipline
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN, or continuous improvement methodologies (highly regarded)
Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives in complex, multi-site environments
Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes through others, including coaching and capability development
Experience working within regulated environments with an understanding of risk, quality, and compliance requirements
Strong track record of engaging and influencing stakeholders to deliver practical, person-centred outcomes
Knowledge of the NDIS funding model and associated processes (desirable)
Understanding of the disability or community services sector (desirable)
Nice to have
Experience in human services, disability, health, community services, or similar regulated sectors will be highly regarded
Knowledge of the NDIS funding model and associated processes (desirable)
Understanding of the disability or community services sector (desirable)
What we offer
Attractive remuneration
Up to $18,550 tax-free salary packaging
12% super
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Meaningful work aligned with strong organisational values