Corporate Reporting and Performance Officer

Careers at Council; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning & development

Flexible working environment

Rostered day off every fortnight

Fitness Passport & EAP

Job summary

Lithgow City Council is seeking a Corporate Reporting and Performance Officer to join its team. The role supports the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) framework, helps monitor corporate performance, and contributes to project reporting across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have strong MS Office skills, experience with Canva/Adobe Graphic Suite, and a track record in writing and data analysis. A driver’s licence and a commitment to WHS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in word processing or business administration (or relevant experience).
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Canva and Adobe Graphic Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to prepare clear documents.
• Organisational/time management skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collating and coordinating the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework documents (Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan, etc.).
• Coordinate and review IPR Framework documents (Long-Term Financial Plan, Workforce Strategy, Strategic Asset Management Plan).
• Support corporate performance monitoring and project delivery reporting.
• Undertake research, analyse and collate data related to the position.
• Assist with communications strategy including branding and publication of media/social content.
• Provide training on Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and corporate software systems.
• Undertake duties and special projects as directed by the Manager Organisational Performance and Communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing & document prep

Research & analysis

Time management

Independent & team work

Education

Certificate III in word processing or business admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Graphic Suite

Job description

Corporate Reporting and Performance Officer

Are you passionate about driving organisational excellence and contributing to the future direction of your community? Lithgow City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person to join their team as aCorporate Reporting and Performance Officer.

Reporting to the Manager Organisational Performance and Communication, you will play a key role in assisting in the collation of Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework, supporting corporate performance monitoring, and assist with project delivery reporting across the organisation.

The Integrated Planning and Reporting framework is at the heart of local government planning in New South Wales, ensuring councils work collaboratively with their communities to develop long-term strategies that reflect local aspirations, priorities and needs. In this role, you will help shape, monitor and report on Council's strategic plans, ensuring transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in service delivery for the Lithgow community.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Assist with collation and coordination of the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework including the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan, Six-Month Progress Report, Annual Report and State of the City Report. Ensure consistency across all documents.
• Assist with the coordination and review of the following documents as part of the IPR Framework: The long-Term Financial Plan, Workforce Strategy, Strategic Asset Management Plan ensuring consistency across all documents within the IPR Framework
• Assist in the coordination of corporate performance monitoring and project delivery reporting
• Undertake research, analyse and collate data related to the position
• Assist with the implementation of Council's Communications Strategy including corporate image and branding, publication of media and social media, and development of corporate information
• Assist with the provision of training to internal customers in the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and the use of corporate software systems relevant to the position.
• Undertake duties and special projects as directed by the Manager Organisational Performance and Communication.

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications or experience of relevance to the position, such as Certificate III in word processing or business administration.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as with online graphic platforms such as Canva and Adobe Graphic Suite.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated writing and document preparation experience
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Research and analytical skills related to strategy and policy development
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment, while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety

In addition, an ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years working in a related field and experience working within a local government environment or similar field.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,403.60and $1,587.69per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
• Permanent, Full-time,35hours per week,
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Thursday 19 November 2026 at 4pm AEST.

Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visithttps://council.lithgow.com