About the role
Reporting to the Manager Organisation Planning and Performance, you'll support corporate and service planning, and help produce clear reporting and analysis on organisational performance. You'll work with colleagues across the organisation to develop and maintain planning frameworks, and conduct analysis to support the service review program. This role contributes to informed decision-making and better outcomes for the community.

Work type: Fixed Term Full Time - 12 months
Classification: Band 7 $109,342 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Help coordinate the organisation's annual planning process, making sure responsibilities are clearly assigned and understood at each level.
• Work with senior leaders and their teams to find ways to improve how planning is done, and help make it a normal part of everyday operations.
• Support service reviews from start to finish, ensuring they're consistent, transparent, and meet legal requirements.
• Analyse how services are performing and what the community needs, using financial data, operational information, and benchmarking to assess efficiency and effectiveness.
• Turn service review findings into practical recommendations, and work with others to make sure these are reflected in planning and budget decisions.
• Help set clear yearly priorities, targets, and performance measures for the relevant part of the organisation.
• Track and report on performance regularly, so leaders have accurate, up-to-date information to guide decisions.

About you
To succeed in this role, you'll have a relevant degree in Commerce, Business, or a related field, or significant experience in a similar role at a comparable organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Good people skills, with the ability to work well with, support, and influence others.
• Strong writing, presentation, and speaking skills to communicate clearly and get buy-in from others.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage relationships and build effective working partnerships.
• Confident presenting information to others, including using relevant technology and software.
• A track record of getting results, even in difficult or fast-changing situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while staying focused on agreed goals and targets.
• Experience helping teams adapt to change and improve the way they work, especially in complex situations.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Alex Stebbing | Manager, Organisation Planning and Performance
Alex.Stebbing@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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