Strategic Planning & Performance Coordinator

Hume City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume City Council is seeking a strategic Coordinator Planning and Performance to drive integrated planning, performance management and long‑term financial sustainability across the organisation. This role collaborates with executives to align priorities, services and resources with community needs.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, embed evidence‑based decision making, and advance planning maturity while maintaining a strong focus on customer and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in integrated strategic planning and performance management practices.
• Strong strategic and systems thinking capabilities, linking planning and financial management to improve maturity and sustainability.
• Understanding of financial sustainability challenges in the public sector, guiding prioritisation and investment decisions.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into recommendations for leadership.
• Clear communication to synthesize complex information for executives and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills for coaching and facilitating improvement.
• Proven ability to lead a high‑performing multidisciplinary team with a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Experience in Local Government is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, delivery and continuous improvement of integrated planning and performance management practices across the organisation.
• Support alignment of strategic planning, service planning, annual planning, and resource allocation with community needs and priorities.
• Build organisational maturity through structured planning practices, governance and decision‑making improvements.
• Embed evidence‑informed planning and financial sustainability considerations in service delivery decisions.
• Support implementation of maturity improvement roadmaps and cross‑functional accountability.
• Provide strategic advice and insights to support executive decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability and long‑term sustainability.

Skills

Integrated strategic planning

Performance management

Strategic thinking

Financial sustainability in public SCT

Analytical capability

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Hume City Council is seeking a strategic Coordinator Planning and Performance to drive integrated planning, performance management and long‑term financial sustainability across the organisation. This role collaborates with executives to align priorities, services and resources with community needs.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, embed evidence‑based decision making, and advance planning maturity while maintaining a strong focus on customer and community outcomes.