Applications close: 15 June 2026 11:00PM
Corporate Planning and Reporting Specialist
Permanent full-time position
35 hours a week + Variable day off every-19 days
Hybrid - Work from Home Opportunities
Salary: $112,733.66- $131,014.78 + 12% Superannuation per annum
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for planning, performance and continuous improvement? Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping Council's future through integrated planning, reporting and organisational excellence.
What you'll do
As a Corporate Planning and Reporting Specialist, you'll lead and coordinate Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework, ensuring the effective integration of legislated plans, adopted strategies and supporting frameworks into a cohesive and aligned corporate planning and reporting system.
Working across the organisation, you’ll play a key role in supporting evidence-based decision making, organisational performance and statutory compliance by translating strategic priorities into meaningful actions, performance measures and reporting outcomes. You’ll partner with stakeholders at all levels to coordinate planning activities, monitor progress and ensure reporting obligations are delivered effectively and within required timeframes.
You’ll contribute to a streamlined and financially sustainable planning and reporting function by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, strengthening governance processes and supporting a culture of accountability and performance. This role requires a highly organised and proactive professional who can manage competing priorities within a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.
Why Wingecarribee?
Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing. As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire. By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.
You'll also get to enjoy:
- Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
- Variable day off every 19-days
- Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
- Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
- Flexible working arrangements – WFH opportunities
- Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
- Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
What you'll need (Essential Criteria)
- Demonstrated experience coordinating or contributing to strategic planning, corporate reporting, organisational performance, governance or related functions within a complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to efficient and sustainable business practices.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, dependencies and governance timeframes within a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accountability.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive working relationships and collaborate across all levels of an organisation.
- Highly developed written communication skills with demonstrated experience preparing high-quality reports, strategic documents and briefing materials.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data, identify trends and provide meaningful insights to support evidence-based decision making.
- Demonstrated understanding of planning and reporting frameworks, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable actions and performance outcomes.
Desirable Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience working within a NSW Local Government environment, including an understanding of the legislative, governance and political context in which councils operate.
- Experience designing or coordinating community-wide surveys or other structured data collection activities that support organisational performance, planning or service improvement.
- Experience supporting organisational change initiatives, capability uplift programs or continuous improvement activities within a complex and multidisciplinary organisation.
Other Requirements
- Hold and maintain a current Class C Driver Licence.
- Complete a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- Participate in Council's random Drug and Alcohol testing requirements.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Resume - A current resume outlining your relevant skills, experience, and employment history.
- Relevant Certifications - Copies of any qualifications, licenses, or accreditations required for the role.
- Responses to the Essential Criteria (Statement of Claims) - A completed Statement of Claims form addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description. Use this document to provide detailed examples demonstrating how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet each essential criterion.
Applications that do not address the essential criteria may not be considered.
Have Questions?
- Contact Danielle Lidgard, Manager Governance, Risk and Corporate Strategy on 02 4868 0874.
Applications close: 15 June 2026 11:00PM – don’t miss this opportunity.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at careers@wsc.nsw.gov.au, by phone on 1300 680 888 or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.
