Temporary, full-time (up to 12 months)

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

The Senior Strategy and Performance Specialist coordinates Council’s corporate planning and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with and demonstrate best practice in the NSW Government’s Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) Framework.

The role is a senior member of the Corporate Planning and Reporting team and is responsible for managing preparation of Council’s IP&R documents, research and analysis to inform these documents, and implementation of Council’s Service Review Framework.

The role will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure Council’s IP&R activities contribute to the achievement of the city’s and Council’s vision and goals.

This exciting role will:

Lead the development of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework documents to meet legislative requirements, utilising project management best-practice.

Maintain and enhance Council’s Service Review Framework to ensure services are efficient, effective and aligned with the community’s evolving needs and expectations.

Develop business and functional requirements and implement technology improvements to support the implementation of the IP&R Framework.

Manage community research programs to facilitate ongoing monitoring and review of Council’s IP&R documents.

Deliver robust business analysis on research outputs that provides valuable insights and recommendations, facilitates communication and decision-making and contributes to shaping future IP&R improvement initiatives.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior management and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure Council’s IP&R activities contribute to the achievement of the city’s and Council’s vision and goals.

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Degree qualifications and high-level relevant experience and qualifications in a discipline such as business, strategy and policy, project management or communications

Highly developed oral and written communication skills including presentation, facilitation, and production of clear and concise documents targeted appropriately at a variety of audiences

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams, including presenting concepts, gaining cooperation and influencing others to achieve organisational objectives

Proven ability to work under pressure and flexibly manage changing priorities, whilst maintaining a positive and professional demeanour

Highly developed organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $2,129.39 to $2,474.69 per week + 12% superannuation

Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range

Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply

35 hour working week with ability to work over 4 days

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CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 3 August 2025

For enquiries related to the role or assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0759 or via email [email protected]

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To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

Please Note: For the purpose of recruitment, the title of Senior Strategy and Performance Specialist has been applied to reflect the equivalent industry title. The official title of this position is Integrated Planning and Reporting Specialist.