Hours 36.00 hours per week (9-day fortnight)
About the team At the City of Gold Coast, we prioritise our people, and we're looking for a Strategy and Planning Lead who embodies a commitment to behaviours over results. In this critical role, you'll empower City leaders to drive growth and success through the effective development and implementation of our Integrated Planning Framework.
About your new role As part of a team of Strategy and Planning Leads, you'll play a vital role in supporting and implementing the City's Integrated Planning Framework. You will lead the development of our Council Plan, setting strategic directions, shaping the city's future, and ensuring optimal performance, transparency, and value for the community.
We're looking for people who have: Key Responsibilities: Lead the Council Plan Coordination: Oversee the development and annual review process of the Council Plan.Collaborate Across the Organisation: Work with stakeholders across all departments to ensure cohesive delivery of the City's Operational Plan.Provide Strategic Expertise: Offer specialised advice to City leaders to shape impactful city strategies.Manage Annual Planning and Budget Cycles: Ensure alignment between plans, strategies, and outcomes by supporting departments in business and service planning.Influence Strategic Outcomes: Address complex issues in strategy and planning, negotiating and influencing effective approaches across the City.Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnightFlexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locationsPersonal and professional development coursesAccess to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per yearWe pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking 'Apply'. Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ******.
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date. The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
As Australia's second largest council, with over 5,000 passionate employees and constantly growing, the City of Gold Coast is a dynamic and diverse workplace. We offer career pathways across a multitude of industries, making us a place where you can carve your path and leave your mark on a city that shines.
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