Strategic Performance Lead — Shape Council Planning & Outcomes

Kingston City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Professional development

Accrued day off every four weeks

Salary packaging

Study assistance

Discounted gym memberships

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking a Team Leader Corporate Planning & Performance to translate strategy into measurable outcomes and to drive reporting across the organisation. You will lead the Council Plan, Annual Action Plan, and performance cycles, while guiding a small team and delivering dashboards and executive-level briefings.

The role requires strong analytical ability, proven leadership, and a relevant tertiary qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate planning, performance reporting, or organisational strategy (local government/public sector preferred).
• Strong analytical skills to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a team with a focus on outcomes and development.
• Excellent written communication for executive-level reports and presentations.
• Tertiary qualification in business/public administration or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Kingston's Council Plan, Annual Action Plan, Annual Report, and performance reporting cycles end-to-end.
• Provide expert advice on performance measurement, data interpretation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and mentor a small team focused on corporate reporting and planning practices.
• Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, and briefings for the Executive, Council, and community audiences.

Skills

Corporate planning

Performance reporting

Team leadership

Executive reporting

Data interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/public administration

Job description

Kingston City Council is seeking a Team Leader Corporate Planning & Performance to translate strategy into measurable outcomes and to drive reporting across the organisation. You will lead the Council Plan, Annual Action Plan, and performance cycles, while guiding a small team and delivering dashboards and executive-level briefings.

The role requires strong analytical ability, proven leadership, and a relevant tertiary qualification.