• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $118,248 - $135,701 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at the Nowra Administration Building
• Applications close Wednesday, 10 September 2025
  

About the Role

The Manager - Corporate Performance & Reporting will facilitate and support the continual assessment of the corporate health of the organisation to generate an improved customer experience, efficiency gains, and enhanced outcomes across Council and the community. This includes:

• Lead the development and preparation of Council's key corporate documents including the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Resourcing Strategy and business plans.
• Engage with Councillors, internal and external stakeholders in the development of corporate strategies and plans to ensure alignment with Council & community objectives.
• Develop communication strategies to showcase Council's achievements and progress including creation of annual reports to meet statutory obligations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a continuous business improvement framework and service review framework to be adopted by the executive leadership team, and utilised by Council.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Degree level qualification in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, or another relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience (a minimum of 5 years) leading and managing multi-disciplinary projects focused on process and business improvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing, monitoring, and evaluating corporate performance projects, including the writing of reports and business cases.
• Demonstrated strategic team leadership and performance management skills.
• Demonstrated financial management skills to prepare, analyse and manage budgets.
• Demonstrated success in supporting individual, team and organisational learning.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing and resolving political and operational issues, requiring innovative solutions and formulation of potential responses.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. Briefly describe how your qualifications and experience align to the position.
2. What interests you about this position?
3. What strategies do you use to support teams to set effective performance goals and actions?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lauren Buckingham on 02 4429 5515

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace