Department Leader Operations Planning
Join Council in a senior leadership role where your expertise will directly shape how essential services and infrastructure are delivered to our community. As Leader Operations Planning, you will play a critical role in strengthening operational performance, governance, and service delivery across projects, procurement, contracts, fleet, depots, and operations planning.
This is an opportunity to lead with purpose — enabling high‑quality, compliant and efficient delivery while supporting leaders to plan, monitor and improve complex programs of work. You’ll influence strategic outcomes, integrate systems and processes, and ensure transparent reporting that supports sound decision‑making and long‑term community value.
You will be trusted as a technical expert and thought leader, working closely with the Executive and Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and risk‑based planning aligned with Council’s strategic objectives and the Cabonne Towards 2030 Program.
Council offers a collaborative, values‑driven workplace that prioritises safety, respect, and leadership development. If you are motivated by public value, enjoy solving complex operational challenges, and want to make a tangible difference for your community, this brand-new role offers an exciting challenge and rewarding next step in your leadership career. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and lead operational excellence for the benefit of our community, we encourage you to apply.
About You
You will bring:
- A degree in Engineering,
Business, Project Management, Fleet Management, Public Administration or
related discipline
- Significant experience in operational planning, project and contract management within a complex organisation (local government or similar environment desirable)
- Demonstrated capability in procurement governance, financial oversight and compliance‑based service delivery
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence, support and develop multidisciplinary teams
- Strong experience in systems, process integration and continuous improvement to drive efficiency and transparency
- Well‑developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive internal and external relationships
- A sound commitment to work health and safety, ethical conduct and respectful workplace behaviours
- Strong problem‑solving ability, sound judgement and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively
Benefits of working at Council include:
At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future
employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job.
We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and
personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We
offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment,
along with a variety of attractive benefits.
Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:
- A
nine-day fortnight
- Lease back vehicle
- Dedicated
training and professional development budgets
- A leadership development program
- Staff
Wellness Program
- Opportunity
to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibility
to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the
needs of our employees
- Parental
leave for primary and secondary carers
- Fitness
Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Long
service leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salary
packaging options, and many more
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position
description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the
position.
You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the
criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume and essential qualifications for the position.
Council will only accept applications submitted online.
Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment
process.
Interview Process
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You
will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be
advised by email.
Pre-Employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are
then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be
prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of
the selection process:
- A
pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Reference
checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertake
any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checking
validity of certificates and qualifications.
Other important details
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please
contact Council’s Deputy General Manager, Matthew Christensen, on 02 6392 3200.
