Manager Integrated Planning And Reporting

the original; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Welcome experience

Career development opportunities

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking an experienced leader to drive Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) across the organisation. You will shape strategic direction, improve performance and ensure evidence-based decision-making and accountability.

You will lead a small high-performing team, provide strategic advice on governance and reporting, and drive service reviews to enhance efficiency while preserving service levels for the community.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in business, governance, public policy, planning, management or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements.
• Experience leading corporate planning, performance reporting, strategic governance or organisational improvement.
• Proven ability to connect strategy, resourcing and service delivery outcomes.
• Experience conducting service reviews, business improvement or change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations.
• Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability and experience leading teams.
• Political awareness, sound judgement and the ability to influence across a complex organisation.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework and reporting obligations.
• Drive organisational performance, accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small high-performing team, including performance management, coaching and mentoring
• Lead service review processes to identify efficiency and effectiveness opportunities.
• Monitor and analyse organisational performance, identifying risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice on Council's planning, governance and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare high-quality reports and advice for Executive, Council and the community.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve planning, reporting and service delivery outcomes.

Skills

Degree related leadership and policy

IP&R knowledge

Strategic governance

Performance reporting

Service reviews

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Driver licence

Education

Degree in business/governance/public policy/planning/management or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

About The Opportunity

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC), every employee plays a role in delivering positive outcomes for our community. We are seeking an experienced leader to drive organisational performance, strategic planning and continuous improvement across Council. This is an exciting opportunity to shape Council's strategic direction and help deliver sustainable, high-quality services for our community through strong planning, performance and continuous improvement practices.

This is a key leadership opportunity to influence how Council plans, measures performance, reports outcomes and improves services for the community. You will have demonstrated experience in a leadership role with strong people management skills in managing performance, coaching and mentoring.

Leading Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework, you will connect strategy, performance, service delivery and financial sustainability. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll drive accountability, support evidence-based decision making, and lead service reviews that identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining service levels.

You will also provide strategic advice on Council's planning and governance framework, ensuring strategies, plans and reporting processes are aligned, effective and deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework and reporting obligations.
• Drive organisational performance, accountability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a small high-performing team, including performance management, coaching and mentoring
• Lead service review processes to identify efficiency and effectiveness opportunities.
• Monitor and analyse organisational performance, identifying risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice on Council's planning, governance and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare high-quality reports and advice for Executive, Council and the community.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve planning, reporting and service delivery outcomes.

You Will Bring

• Degree qualifications in business, governance, public policy, planning, management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements.
• Experience leading corporate planning, performance reporting, strategic governance or organisational improvement functions.
• Proven ability to connect strategy, resourcing and service delivery outcomes.
• Experience conducting service reviews, business improvement or change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations.
• Exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability and experience leading teams.
• Political awareness, sound judgement and the ability to influence across a complex organisation.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $123,577.24 to $138,321.65 depending on skills and experience

Opportunity for performance based increases available

This role also qualifies for a Leaseback or Vehicle allowance

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Candidates relocating to the region have access to The Welcome Experience
• Career development opportunities OR Opportunities for learning and development and internal career progression
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements.

About The Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Duncan Coulton, Acting Director Community, Planning and Environment on [phone].

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at [e-mail]. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Preferred applicants are required to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment (includes drug and alcohol testing); Qualification verification; Working with Children Check verification.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.