Branch Planning and Support Lead

$105K – $113K Total Remuneration Package

$94K – $100K Base Salary 

Location: Caloundra

Vacancy No: 4856

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 17 March 2024 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. 

About the Role

Environmental Operations branch is responsible for the preservation, management and enhancement of council’s diverse range of environmental and recreational assets and in partnership with our community, the rich biodiversity of the region’s landscapes. The branch plays an active role within council, liaising with other units, as well as with the community to maintain and deliver high quality environmental outcomes.

The Branch Planning and Support Lead is responsible for providing leadership to a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to effectively coordinate and deliver business Planning and Support functions across the Branch with a focus on strategic planning, business improvement and day to day operational business and administrative support.

• Lead the delivery of efficient and effective business and administrative functions to support the Branch to meet its business objectives.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Branch’s priorities and deliverables, including business Planning and reporting, stakeholder engagement and coordination.
• Identify and Support the implementation of innovative measures to respond to new trends and approaches related to the Branch business and service delivery.
• Support effective planning in communication and messaging for the Branch to ensure consistent, accurate and relevant information is provided to both internal staff and external customers.

About you

As a leader working with Planning and branch support, you will be enthusiastic about stakeholder engagement and contributing to a Branch that works closely with the community and the region.

You will possess substantial knowledge and experience in contemporary project management and business improvement practices, processes and principles to achieve branch objectives.

You will have demonstrated competence in working with internal and external stakeholders, undertaking project-based activities, setting priorities and managing competing deadlines including the ability to make decisions and think logically, creatively and laterally.

As a requirement of this role, you will possess formal qualification (degree) in business management, or other relevant disciplines and/or equivalent substantial workplace experience in leading business Planning and administration functions preferably in a large organisation.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Adam Connell during business hours on 0409 754 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. 

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.