EL1 Performance Reporting Manager, Business Unit

Safety and Quality; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commission is seeking an EL1 Performance Reporting Manager, Business Unit to lead corporate and performance reporting across the organisation. The role includes developing reports such as the corporate plan, annual report and PBS, and providing strategic analysis to inform executive decision-making.

Based in Sydney, the position operates in a hybrid model. You will oversee the reporting calendar, produce briefs for senior committees, and mentor the Performance Reporting Officer while

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate reporting for government entities.
• Knowledge of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
• Ability to develop organisation-wide frameworks for reporting.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and broker decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Commission's key corporate and organisational reports, including corporate plan and PBS.
• Manage the reporting calendar and ensure timely submissions of statutory and governance reports.
• Prepare briefs for the Board, Audit and Risk Committee and Parliament.
• Oversee the project management and performance reporting framework.
• Analyse performance data against commitments and provide insights.
• Liaise with Commonwealth entities and senior management; supervise the Performance Reporting Officer.

Skills

Corporate reporting

Governance and compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

EL1 Performance Reporting Manager, Business Unit

The Commission is seeking a full-time, ongoing EL1Performance Reporting Manager, Business Unit.

Applications for this role will close 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT) Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Questions about the role can be directed toStan Ahn [phone].

The Manager, Corporate and Performance Reporting, works as part of the Business Unit and reports to the Director, Business Unit. The position is responsible for the timely development and submission of the Commission's mandatory reports such as the corporate plan, the annual report and the Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS). The position is also responsible for developing the performance sections of the mandatory reports by analysing the Commission’s performance data against the agency’s commitments.

The role is responsible for managing the Commission’s Project Management Framework as well as the Commission’s processes, systems and governance arrangements that support project reporting across the agency, including the project reporting tool and its proper use across the organisation.

The role provides strategic advice to the Director, Business Unit and the Executives, and develops briefs for the Commission’s committees such as the Board and the Audit and Risk Committee on organisational performance, reporting obligations, accountability requirements, emerging risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.

The role requires significant experience in corporate planning, organisational performance reporting, governance and stakeholder engagement, together with highly developed strategic thinking, analytical, communication and leadership skills to influence organisational outcomes and deliver high-quality reporting in a complex environment.

Duties of the EL1 Performance Reporting Manager, Business Unitwill include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead and coordinate the development of the Commission’s key corporate and organisational reports including the corporate plan, the annual report, the annual performance statements as part of the PBS. Develop sections within these reports that relate to performance by analysing the Commission’s performance results against the organisation’s commitments.
• Manage the Commission's reporting calendar and oversee the Commission’s delivery and timely submission of statutory, governance, executive and organisational reporting obligations.
• Develop high-quality briefs for the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, the Executives and to Parliament such as via Senate Estimates briefs, relating to the Commission’s performance and project status. Ensure their timely submission across the Commission’s internal and external governance structures.
• Lead the Commission's performance reporting function by monitoring the organisation’s framework on project management and performance information, and ensure their effectiveness across the organisation. Ensure that project and performance information is integrated, accurate and supports effective organisational planning, performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Monitor the Commission’s progress against its strategic priorities, work plan, PBS performance measures and other commitments, and provide analysis and advice on performance outcomes, trends, emerging risks and recommendations for their mitigation.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Commission’s reporting, performance monitoring and project reporting frameworks, including reporting processes, methodologies, business rules, guidance materials and governance arrangements.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Director, Business Unit and the Executives on organisational performance, mandatory and internal reporting obligations, and project and performance risks.
• Liaise and foster productive working relationships with other Commonwealth entities and government authorities as well as internally with senior management and staff members. Represent the Commission at relevant meetings, committees, workshops and forums.
• Supervise the Business Unit’s Performance Reporting Officer.
• Other relevant duties as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in developing corporate reports, particularly reports that are mandatory for the Australian Government entities such as corporate plans, annual reports, annual performance statements and PBS.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Australian Government reporting requirements under legislation such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and/or managing organisation-wide frameworks, systems and processes that contribute to the organisation’s informed decision-making such as a project management framework.
• Demonstrated ability to review information in order to analyse outcomes, trends, emerging issues and risks, and ability provide strategic advice to senior management on issues.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to produce high quality documents for a variety of audiences and in different formats.
• Demonstrated excellence in engaging and negotiating with stakeholders, including the ability to engage and develop relationships with senior stakeholders and to broker decisions through collaboration and consensus.
• A CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications
• A two-page cover letter broadly addressing your suitability against both the position description and selection criteria.

Candidates must be Australian citizens to be eligible to apply.

Please note: This position will be offered in a hybrid model of office based (Sydney) and working from home, where operationally feasible. A regular weekly presence in the office is required.

Questions about the role can be directed toStan Ahn [phone]

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEDT) Tuesday 20 October 2026.