STRATEGY AND PLANNING LEAD

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Gym and wellness facilities

Award-winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Strategy and Planning Lead to guide strategic planning, governance and performance across Infrastructure Services Group. You will work with leaders to align priorities with Council objectives and drive measurable outcomes for Brisbane.

The role requires strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and the ability to translate strategy into practical plans, with a commitment to continuous improvement and an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning and organisational performance initiatives.
• Experience developing strategic, business and operational plans within a complex organisation.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Understanding of strategy management, governance and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience leading change and building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and business planning activities across Infrastructure Services Group.
• Coordinate planning cycles and support the development of branch and group plans.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and leadership discussions.
• Support the development of priorities, performance measures and organisational outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate progress against strategic priorities and business plans, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Provide strategic advice on planning, governance, alignment and performance activities.
• Work collaboratively across Council to deliver organisational outcomes.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and performance excellence.
• Research, analyse, monitor and evaluate industry trends, government activities and emerging issues to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice and coaching to leaders on planning, alignment and organisational performance initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Governance and performance

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business/strategy/governance

Job description

Salary Range:Band 8 ($150,432 - $162,791) + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 24 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) plays a critical role in preserving, maintaining and enhancing Brisbane’s extensive asset portfolio, including the city’s road network, bridges, footpaths, parks and urban forest.

Our Branch

Group Strategy and Performance helps ISG see the whole picture, focus on what matters and follow through, turning plans, insights and governance into better outcomes for our people, our services and our community.

The Role

Group Strategy and Performance is seeking a highly motivated and strategic leader to fill the newly established position of Strategy and Planning Lead.

This role provides leadership across strategic planning, business planning, organisational alignment, governance and performance management activities within Infrastructure Services Group. Working closely with leaders and stakeholders, you will help ensure priorities, initiatives and outcomes are aligned to Council's strategic objectives and deliver meaningful outcomes for Brisbane.

What You'll Do:

• lead strategic and business planning activities across Infrastructure Services Group
• coordinate planning cycles and support the development of branch and group plans
• facilitate strategic planning workshops and leadership discussions
• support the development of priorities, performance measures and organisational outcomes
• monitor and evaluate progress against strategic priorities and business plans, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging issues
• provide strategic advice on planning, governance, alignment and performance activities
• work collaboratively across Council to deliver organisational outcomes
• drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and performance excellence
• research, analyse, monitor and evaluate industry trends, government activities and emerging issues to identify potential risks and opportunities
• provide strategic advice and coaching to leaders on planning, alignment and organisational performance initiatives.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated experience leading strategic planning and organisational performance initiatives
• experience developing strategic, business and operational plans within a complex organisation
• strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes
• experience working with executive stakeholders and senior decision-makers
• strong understanding of strategy management, governance, organisational performance and continuous improvement principles
• excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• experience leading change and building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• relevant tertiary qualifications in business, strategy, management, governance or a related discipline
• experience facilitating executive planning workshops and strategic reviews
• experience developing corporate, divisional or business plans within a large and complex organisation
• knowledge of Council planning, governance, performance management and business continuity frameworks
• experience using Council corporate systems.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

This role requires a Criminal History Check to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information:Please call Gema Serrano on 7 3178 1863.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date:

Monday 16 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.