Senior Leader Corporate Planning and Strategy

McArthur; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Launceston is seeking a Senior Leader for Corporate Planning and Strategy. You will lead specialized teams and oversee the strategic direction of Launceston's initiatives, ensuring effective planning and reporting. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience in project management and organizational development, capable of driving cross-collaboration and improving organizational effectiveness. A competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Bonus RDOs throughout the year

Inclusive and values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Capability to interpret and apply legislation and governance frameworks.
• Experience in managing a Project Management Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of planning and reporting frameworks.
• Provide reports to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial plans.
• Engage and motivate employees while fostering a safe culture.
• Lead initiatives that build leadership and collaboration.
• Streamline corporate planning and reporting processes.
• Oversee workshops for strategizing with Councillors.
• Develop a service management program based on community insights.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Organisational development

Education

Relevant qualification from a tertiary institution

Job description

Senior Leader Corporate Planning and Strategy

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Senior Leader Corporate Planning and Strategy - City of Launceston (Tasmania)

Launceston offers an exceptional quality of life, blending natural beauty with a vibrant, welcoming community. Set at the gateway to the stunning Tamar Valley, the city is. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, it is regarded as one of Australia's most liveable regional cities. It boasts world class education and a vibrant arts and events culture. Known as the "Queen of the North", Launceston is one of Tasmania's busiest commercial and industrial hubs.

With a diverse community from around the world, Launceston offers a blend of urban comfort, historic architecture, and walkability. It has a thriving foodie culture with agricultural roots, famous markets and is one of the very few UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy.

The City of Launceston is the largest Local Government Authority in Northern Tasmania with over 600 staff supporting a population of over 71,000 residents.

Play a Central Part in Shaping Launceston's Future

Under the guidance of a new and visionary CEO, The City of Launceston is embarking on a city-shaping journey to "Launceston 2035". Based on a solid financial foundation, and a hunger for fresh ideas and directions, this is the perfect time to grow your career, enhance your skills, and broaden your experience.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Executive Leader Strategy and Innovation, the Senior Leader Corporate Planning and Strategy will see you leading 3 specialist teams: The Organisational Development Team, the Corporate Planning and Performance Team, and the Project Management Office (PMO). The primary aim is to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements, to develop and implement the long term vision and corporate strategy initiatives for Launceston's 10 year Strategic Plan, 4 year Delivery Program and Annual Plan. You will strengthen organisational capability, lead service level planning and the service review program contributing to improved organisation effectiveness, productivity and efficiency. The role will also have oversight of transformational projects, managed through the PMO.

There will be a significant requirement to drive cross organisation collaboration, aligning various facets of the organisation to integrate, measure and report effectively to support evidence-based decision-making and contributing to the long term sustainability of the organisation. The role will demand a commitment to professional growth through teamwork, strong communication, and accountability in order to align with Launceston's strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of the City's integrated planning and reporting frameworks.
• Provide accurate, timely and evidence-based reports to inform decision-making by the Executive Leadership Team and Council.
• Oversee the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts, and the Long Term Financial Plan.
• Engage and motivate employees, develop capability and potential in others and role model a safe and constructive culture.
• Lead organisational development initiatives that build capability, collaboration and leadership across the organisation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline corporate planning, reporting and project management processes.
• Overseeing workshops to collaborate and strategise with Councillors
• Develop Council's service management program, leveraging community insights to improve service delivery.
• Establish and oversee a Project Management Office that provides frameworks, tools and training to support consistent and effective project delivery

About You

As a leader, you will be proactive, innovative and a strong communicator. You'll bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to help strengthen organisational capability, workforce planning and culture, while overseeing the establishment of a consistent, contemporary approach to project management across the organisation and meeting our Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) requirements.

Whilst a background in local government is not essential, you'll need to interpret and apply legislation, policy and governance frameworks. Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and deliver outcomes across complex organisational environments.

Employee Benefits

• Professional development and further leadership opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package
• Bonus RDOs throughout the year via 19/20 monthly working pattern
• Inclusive and values-driven culture

It is a requirement for this role that you have relevant qualification from a tertiary institution, and experience in organisational development and managing a Project Management Office.

For a candidate pack or to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au referencing job number; J8785 in the Search Bar.

For a confidential conversation, please contact John Brownell on [phone] .

Applications close: Sunday 18th January 2026

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