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We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city.

With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

About the role

Join the City of Melbourne as a Planning and Performance Lead - Corporate Reporting, and play a pivotal role in shaping how one of Australia’s most dynamic cities plans, performs, and reports. In this key role, you’ll turn strategy into action by aligning business activities with the Council Plan and leading a critical portfolio within a collaborative team. You'll drive high-impact projects that enhance corporate planning, strategic reporting, and systems administration—ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while delivering transparent, high-quality outcomes for our community. If you're passionate about making a real difference and delivering results that matter, this is your opportunity.

Please note, direct application will not be considered. ALL applications must be formally submitted via our portal buy clicking the Apply Now button*

You will

Enhance team capabilities in reporting and foster a culture of transparency throughout the organisation.

Co-lead City of Melbourne’s integrated reporting framework

Lead the development, analysis and delivery of Council’s Annual Report

Develop and deliver comprehensive operational reporting solutions that meet the evolving needs of the organisation, enabling data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

Generate actionable performance insights that drive measurable improvements, support strategic decision-making, and enhance overall organisational effectiveness.

You will bring

Tertiary qualifications in Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Extensive experience in integrated corporate planning, reporting, or business analysis.

Specialist knowledge of performance measurement and/or CAMMS systems will be highly regarded.

Proven skills in business planning, improvement initiatives, and implementing change in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and propose effective solutions.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and manage projects and resources within agreed timelines.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, share knowledge, and resolve issues.

Training or experience in change management and/or design thinking will be well regarded.

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your architecture experience and make a tangible impact to our community.

As part of the online application form you are required to

Attach your updated resume

Attach a cover letter addressing what you will bring to the role and how your experience aligns to our role (Max 1 page)

Please submit your application encompassing all of the above by 11:45pm on 17 Juen 2025.

Please note: City of Melbourne reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the specified date, should a suitable candidate be found.

For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contract Rob Kisgen – (Acting) Team Leader Enterprise Planning at [email protected]

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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age, We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community