Georges River Council

Integrated Planning and Reporting Officer

An opportunity has become available for an Integrated Planning and Reporting Officer to join our team at Georges River Council, based in Hurstville.  

About the Role

Georges River Council is seeking to appoint an Integrated Planning and Reporting Officer who will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive strategic planning and performance reporting that supports the Georges River Council vision and Community Strategic Plan and encourages continuous improvement across the organisation.

What we Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $111,220.76 - $128,863.29 per annum plus 11% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Hybrid work arrangements, and flexible start and finish times
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program

The Successful candidate will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated relevant experience
• A sound working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, relevant legislation, policy and best practice in relation to Integrated Planning and Reporting and Strategic Planning
• Demonstrated project management experience, including scoping, determining project resources, budgeting process, report writing and project delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to produce and edit written material of a high standard without supervision
• Demonstrated experience in the management of expectations including consultation with stakeholders to ensure best possible fit between Council and community requirements and project outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyse complex issues
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated high-level organisation skills, including ability to set work priorities and meet predetermined deadlines and commitment
• Proven ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative and service-oriented relationships
• Strong commitment to delivering quality customer service

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Ensure you provide responses and examples (where appropriate) to all required questions on the application.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Vicki McKinley, Manager, Office of the General Manager on 02 9330 6060.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024 at 11:59 pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.