About the role

Yarra Ranges Council is seeking a skilled and strategic Corporate Planning & Performance Coordinator to lead our Corporate Planning and Performance team.

In this leadership role, you will shape the strategic direction of Council. You’ll lead the implementation and monitoring of the four-year Council Plan, coordinate the development of the Annual Report, and oversee corporate performance evaluation processes.

This role embeds a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making across Council. This includes managing key projects such as survey research, data analysis, and evaluation initiatives that inform strategic planning and community engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we plan, measure and communicate our impact—ensuring our priorities are aligned and community-focused.

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week)

This is a Band 7 role with a salary range rate between $107,314 and $115,776 per annum, plus superannuation.

Support work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as family planning and menstrual and menopause leave.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

Proven experience leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategic plans and reporting frameworks (e.g. Council Plan, Annual Report).

Strong capability in corporate performance evaluation, including setting KPIs, managing reporting systems, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Demonstrated experience in survey research, community engagement analysis, and evaluation projects, with the ability to present insights clearly and persuasively.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on building high-performing, collaborative teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across the organisation.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday the 25th of May 2025.

Contact person: Lucy Proctor, Executive Officer Organisational Strategy, 03 9294 6185.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.