Permanent, full-time

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Are you passionate about driving strategic outcomes and enhancing organisational performance? Join our Corporate Planning and Reporting team as a Strategy and Performance Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in aligning Council’s strategies with performance management practices to improve effectiveness and achieve business objectives.

This senior-level role is central to the delivery of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) responsibilities. You’ll work collaboratively across departments, build strong stakeholder relationships, and provide strategic advice and data analysis to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

What this exciting role will do:

Lead and implement Council’s strategic planning processes, including the development and monitoring of performance measures

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly reports aligned with Council’s IP&R documents and other strategic reporting requirements

Manage corporate performance measurement and benchmarking, offering data-driven insights and strategic recommendations

Oversee systems and structures that support the IP&R framework, including user engagement, training, and support

Foster collaboration across departments to improve integration and alignment of business planning and service delivery

Drive continuous improvement in planning and performance practices, resolving complex issues and promoting best practice

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

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for performance improvement and stakeholder engagement. You bring:

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, or a related discipline, or extensive experience in a similar role

Proven experience in developing and producing corporate documents and reports for diverse audiences

Strong oral communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and facilitation

High-level written communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain networks across all levels of the organisation

A proactive approach to advising and supporting staff, with a clear understanding of strategic goals and organisational priorities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions

Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $101,090 to $117,483 per year + 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

Click here to view more perks on offer!

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].

Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

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.