Associate Director Corporate Planning, Performance & Reporting

Lotus People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/WFH flexibility

Wellbeing benefit

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

Annual leave purchase option

Job summary

Lotus People is seeking an Associate Director to shape corporate planning, performance and reporting. You will connect strategy with execution, lead reporting and translate complex information into clear executive insights.

This leadership role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement and a proven track record in governance and multi‑stakeholder processes, with hybrid work in Sydney.

Qualifications

• 8+ years across strategy, corporate reporting, consulting, policy, government reporting or related discipline.
• Translate complex organisational requirements into practical frameworks.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder reporting or planning processes.
• Attention to detail in highly scrutinised environments.
• Strong stakeholder management including exposure to executives/Boards.
• Clear, credible narratives from complex information.
• Effective project delivery under competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated people leadership; consulting experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Corporate Plan and planning framework.
• Drive annual business planning, target setting and performance measures.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with accountabilities.
• Oversee organisational performance reporting, dashboards and scorecards.
• Lead major corporate, statutory and regulatory reporting outputs.
• Analyse complex data to identify risks, trends and opportunities.
• Develop performance narratives and strategic insights for executives.
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen accountability.
• Maintain governance, reporting templates and quality controls.
• Lead and coach a small team to create a high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Project management

People leadership

Policy/government exposure

Written communication

Consulting experience

Job description

Associate Director Corporate Planning, Performance & Reporting

• Remuneration package $200,400 incl. super
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Sydney
• ASAP start
• Hybrid working model with WFH flexibility
• Gov & Finance experience is a must

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a purpose-led national organisation experiencing significant growth and transformation. Operating in a complex, highly scrutinised environment, this organisation combines commercial thinking with meaningful public purpose. You'll work alongside smart, collaborative people on programs with lasting impact, in a culture that values initiative, resilience, curiosity and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This newly created leadership role will shape the organisation's corporate planning, performance and reporting function. You'll connect strategy with execution, lead major corporate and statutory reporting, strengthen performance frameworks and translate complex information into clear insights for executives and stakeholders. It's a high-visibility role suited to someone strategic, commercially minded and exceptionally detail-oriented.

We need someone who has created corporate plans, Scorecards, performance & reporting and someone who has stakeholder engagement experience. We need someone who can challenge stakeholders and confidently deal with internal and external stakeholders.

DUTIES

• Lead the development and ongoing delivery of the Corporate Plan and organisational planning framework
• Drive annual business planning, target setting and performance measure development
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, accountabilities and measurable outcomes
• Oversee organisational performance reporting, dashboards, scorecards and executive insights
• Lead major corporate, statutory and regulatory reporting deliverables
• Analyse complex performance information to identify risks, trends and opportunities
• Develop compelling performance narratives, strategic insights and impact reporting
• Partner with senior leaders and business areas to strengthen organisational accountability
• Maintain strong governance, reporting frameworks, templates and quality controls
• Lead, coach and develop a small team while creating a high-performance culture

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years' experience across strategy, corporate reporting, consulting, policy, government reporting or a related discipline
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex organisational requirements into practical frameworks and outputs
• Experience coordinating sophisticated, multi-stakeholder reporting or planning processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and confidence operating in highly scrutinised environments
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills, including exposure to executives or Boards
• Excellent written communication and ability to turn complex information into clear, credible narratives
• Strong project management capability across competing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrated people leadership experience
• Consulting or similarly fast-paced, client-facing experience will be highly regarded
• Policy or housing-sector exposure is advantageous but not essential

BENEFITS

• Competitive $200,400 remuneration package - including super.
• Hybrid working with WFH flexibility
• $500 annual wellbeing benefit following probation
• Three gifted leave days during the Christmas/New Year shutdown
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave and swap public holidays
• Five days of special leave annually, subject to relevant criteria
• EAP and income protection benefits, subject to eligibility
• Up to 14 weeks' paid parental leave, subject to eligibility
• Significant opportunity to influence a growing organisational function

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2-3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.