Corporate Planning and Performance Advisor

Maribyrnong City Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working option

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking an experienced Corporate Planning and Performance Advisor to join the Corporate Planning and Performance team. The role supports Council's planning, monitoring and reporting cycle and translates strategic priorities into clear operational actions.

You will provide guidance to leaders to plan with confidence, report clearly and use performance data for evidence-based decisions. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, planning and communication skills.
• Ability to turn data into clear reports and practical guidance.
• Experience turning strategic priorities into operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of council's corporate planning frameworks and documentation.
• Assist in preparing the annual Council Plan Action Plan and departmental Business Plans.
• Maintain and coordinate the corporate planning cycle including performance reporting and annual reporting.
• Prepare high-quality corporate reports, briefings and performance updates for decision-making.
• Develop training and tools to build organisational capability in planning and reporting.

Skills

Analytical ability

Planning

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Job description

Corporate Planning and Performance Advisor

Temporary Full-Time (to 27 October 2027)

Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + monthly ADO

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

The City of Maribyrnong is seeking an experienced Corporate Planning and Performance Advisor to join our Corporate Planning and Performance team and support Council's annual planning, monitoring and reporting cycle.

This role will work across the organisation to translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans, meaningful measures and practical actions that support delivery of the Council Plan and broader organisational priorities.

You will provide advice, tools and guidance that help leaders and teams plan with confidence, report with clarity and use performance information to support evidence-based decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong analytical and communication skills, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach. You will be confident building relationships, working collaboratively and turning complex information into clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council's corporate planning frameworks, processes and documentation.
• Work with the Coordinator Corporate Planning and Performance to prepare Council's annual Council Plan Action Plan and departmental Business Plans, ensuring alignment with Council's strategic framework and organisational priorities.
• Maintain and coordinate the corporate planning cycle, including business planning, performance reporting, annual reporting and Local Government Performance Reporting Framework processes.
• Prepare high-quality corporate reports, briefings and performance updates that support informed decision-making.
• Develop, review and deliver training, guidance and practical tools to build organisational capability in corporate planning and reporting.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Proactive and collaborative professional with strong analytical, planning and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to turn complex information into clear reports and practical advice
• Ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and work confidently with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities while contributing to continuous improvement in how Council plans, monitors and reports on performance
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Engage in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Work across many functions in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Be part of a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Enjoy great workplace flexibility, including hybrid working option.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Peter Anderson, Coordinator Corporate Planning and Performance on 9688 0560, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October - 10pm

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.