Innovation Program RolesLocal Peoples is looking for talented individuals for multiple positions to support an Innovation Program for our government client in the Health and Aged Care sector.
These roles will enable you to contribute to impactful outcomes in this critical sector, while being represented by Local Peoples, a leader in co-design and inclusive design practices.
Successful candidates will join a forward-thinking initiative for an initial period from January to June 2025, with the potential for extensions based on program needs.
About the ProjectThe Innovation Program is designed to build a strong foundation for innovation within the Health and Aged Care sector.
During the January–June 2025 period, this program will focus on:
Establishing a standardised innovation methodologyBuilding a dedicated innovation team to drive the strategyCreating effective collaboration mechanisms with internal and external stakeholdersPiloting challenge missions to address key sector challengesKey milestones for January–June 2025:
Two innovation eventsA digital knowledge-sharing hubAdvancing three challenge missions (two sector-focused, one departmental)Available Roles and Responsibilities1.
Innovation LeadStart Date: January 2025
Key Responsibilities: Sets strategic direction and champions innovation across the organisationBuilds relationships with senior stakeholders across health and aged care sectorsOversees resourcing and team developmentManages governance and risk frameworksReports on innovation outcomes and impactAdvocates for user-centred approaches at leadership levelSigns off on challenge selections and major initiatives2.
Service Design LeadStart Date: January 2025
Key Responsibilities: Designs and maintains the end-to-end innovation methodologyCreates and manages service blueprints for innovation processesRuns the program management functionDevelops templates and tools for innovation activitiesEnsures integration with existing SDLC and policy processesManages documentation and knowledge managementTracks project progress and maintains innovation metrics dashboardCoordinates resourcing across innovation projects3.
Technology Innovation SpecialistStart Date: February 2025
Key Responsibilities: Leads technical prototyping capability and innovation labManages the digital knowledge hub platformProvides technical feasibility assessment for innovationsGuides teams on technology possibilities and constraintsDevelops AI and emerging technology trialsCreates technical components of proof-of-conceptsEnsures technical scalability of solutionsAdvises on technology infrastructure needs4.
Innovation Experience LeadStart Date: January 2025
Key Responsibilities: Designs and delivers stakeholder engagement strategyMaps and manages stakeholder journeys and experiencesCoordinates the innovation champions networkPlans and delivers innovation events and showcasesManages internal and external communicationsCreates engagement frameworks and feedback loopsEnsures inclusive participation across sectorsBuilds and nurtures innovation communities5.
Challenge Program ManagerStart Date: March 2025
Key Responsibilities: Designs and runs sector innovation challengesDevelops challenge selection frameworkManages challenge lifecycle from ideation to implementationCreates and tracks impact measurement frameworkCoordinates evaluation and selection processesManages scaling pathway for successful solutionsEnsures challenges align with sector needsCoordinates resources across challenge portfolio6.
Design Thinking Facilitator (x2)Start Dates: January 2025, February 2025
Key Responsibilities: Design and facilitate co-design workshopsTrain teams in design thinking methodsSupport teams through discovery and ideationCreate user research plans and activitiesSynthesise insights from user researchPrototype and test solutions with usersDocument and share design research findingsCoach teams in human-centred design practicesResidency and ClearanceMust have Baseline Clearance or be able to obtain oneAustralian CitizenThis role is open to candidates from All statesWho are Local Peoples?Local Peoples is a strategic research and design studio based in Melbourne and Canberra, specialising in policy, service, and product design and delivery.
Our mission is to co-design healthy, resilient, and resourceful communities.
As a certified B-Corporation, we focus on social, environmental, and economic impact.
We create lasting value by co-designing, testing, and iterating on policies, services, products, and places to build a positive future for all Australians.
We conduct independent research on education, policy co-design, and inclusive design, and use our community engagement expertise to build communities that improve lives and inclusion for those often left behind.
Our partners include state and local governments, social enterprises, universities, and large commercial organisations.
We believe design research, thinking, and delivery can solve complex challenges and create positive change for people and the planet.
We produce Matters Journal, a publication and community of 100K+, which focuses on design-led social innovation and impact.
Why join Local Peoples?Representative and inclusive - we are dedicated to building an inclusive and accessible workplace for people from diverse backgroundsImpact driven - work towards achieving real impact for people and the environmentFantastic culture - driven by a welcoming, supportive and collaborative team environmentProfessional support for design excellence - benefit from being a part of one of Australia's fastest growing design and delivery communitiesFlexible working arrangements - including the ability to work remotelyMarket rate salaries - attractive remuneration packages in line with the market rateFlexible employment types - including the option to work as permanent or contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr