A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

The Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) Framework came into practice in 2009 and changed the way Councils in NSW have reported on their plans for the future, and includes a suite of integrated plans that set out a vision, goal, and strategic actions to achieve.

As our Integrated Planning & Reporting Specialist, you will lead the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of Council’s IP&R Framework whilst ensuring alignment with both legislative requirements, and strategic priorities organisationally.

Your role will support evidence-based decision making and organisational performance through effective planning, reporting and engagement practices, including developing the 4-year Delivery Plan, and Operational Plan, assisting with the development of the Community Strategic Plan, and continued monitoring across other agreed metrics.

This role will provide direction to a small team, with one direct report.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

Base Salary Range: $93,424 to $109,907 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance

You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

Coordinate the development, implementation, and promotion of statutory Integrated Planning & Reporting requirements

Support the progression of effective IP&R through the provision of advice, support, expertise, and skills to the Senior Leadership Team

Identify and implement enhancements to the IP&R process

Support the Coordinator with broader business planning and service review data

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

Tertiary qualifications in Management/Business Administration/Project Management, or the Public Sector field with demonstrable relevant experience

Demonstrated knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993

High level of understanding and experience in developing planning hierarchies including identifying both effectiveness and efficiency performance measures

Ability to lead and motivate other to cooperate in the achievement of difficult and sometimes conflicting objectives

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it

Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.

PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre

Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to work effectively when faced with competing time pressures. What techniques do you use to ensure the quality of your work remains to a high standard when faced with these competing demands?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 19 October 2025

Contact: Melissa Dodds, Organisation Support Section Manager, on (02) 4988 0381

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

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 Description and our organisation Values

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