Principal Corporate Planning & Performance

• $105,337 - $118,334 p.a. plus superannuation
• Monthly RDO
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Innisfail or Tully Locations

The Role

The Principal Corporate Planning and Performance is responsible for the development and delivery of Council’s Corporate Planning, performance and reporting function, including the key strategies such as the Annual Operational Plan, Departmental Business Planning, Annual Report, Business Continuity Plans, organisational reporting and data/metrics collection and analysis.

In addition to ensuring that the organization receives efficient planning and reporting outcomes in line with legal frameworks, the Principal Corporate Planning and Performance will oversee the Council's strategic planning to ensure that it is transparent, integrated, and results-oriented.

It would be advantageous if you have demonstrated experience in a business development capacity, have community engagement experience, and understand strategic planning and reporting needs in the context of local government.

About You

Ideally you will have tertiary qualifications in business and/or significant experience in a similar role, and project management qualifications and/or demonstrated experience with project delivery. Your skills will include excellent stakeholder influence, and the ability to develop strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Along with having highly developed communication skills, you will also be able to gather and analyze data, create excellent documentation and reports, and interact with a variety of clients. You also possess exceptional time management abilities, the capacity to manage conflicting priorities, and the flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and workloads.

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Employee Benefits

• Monthly RDO
• 5 weeks annual leave (plus 5% loading)
• 15 days personal leave
• CCRC Uniforms provided
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.

Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 8 April 2024.

 On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

• Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:

People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2*** or E: ***********@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.