Corporate Planner
- Salary $98,182.78 to $113,892.48 p/a (pro-rata) + super
- Job Share Opportunity: Temporary part-time position (21 hours per week) for an initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension
- Additional hours or days may be available, subject to organisational requirements and workload demands
- Flexible working arrangements, including Work from Home (WFH) options
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Working across the organisation, you'll partner with leaders and teams to drive best-practice planning, performance reporting and continuous improvement. Your work will help guide Council's strategic direction, strengthen organisational performance and ensure we meet our legislative obligations while delivering meaningful outcomes for the Ku-ring-gai community.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Leading and enhancing Council's corporate performance planning systems to ensure they remain effective, compliant and aligned with organisational and legislative requirements
- Coordinating Council's Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) framework, supporting the development of key strategic documents including the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan, Resourcing Strategy and Annual Report
- Partnering with teams across Council to coordinate performance reporting, provide expert advice and build capability through training and user support
- Analysing performance data and preparing reports that provide valuable insights for senior management, Council and legislative reporting
- Driving continuous improvement by working with Business Systems, TechnologyOne consultants and stakeholders to enhance processes, reporting and organisational performance
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business administration, corporate management or a related discipline, with experience in planning, reporting or corporate performance
- Experience with corporate systems, including performance management systems, database management or systems implementation, together with strong Microsoft 365 skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse organisation and deliver training or guidance where required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- An understanding of government reporting requirements, ideally with knowledge of Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) in a local government environment
Benefits
- 21 hour working week (Job share)
- Additional hours or days may be available, subject to organisational requirements and workload demands
- Flexible working arrangements, including Work from Home (WFH) options
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within thePosition Descriptionto be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more?Contact Helen Lowndes on 9424 0932
Closes:11.30pm, Thursday 13 August 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
