Strategy and Planning Specialist

2 weeks ago

Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia Knox City Council Full time

Job no: 494807

Work type:
Permanent Full-time

Location:
Knox Civic Centre

Categories:
Business and Economic Development, Communications and Marketing

Your new role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategy and Planning Specialist to join our Strategy & Transformation department.

This is a Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $104, $117, depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

  • Knowledge and experience in strategic planning and reporting; and in organisation measurement and evaluation.
  • Ability to develop conceptual frameworks for strategic planning and reporting; and organisation measurement and evaluation; and proven experience in the translation and implementation of those into process, operational policy, tools and systems.
  • Strong understanding/knowledge, skills and proficiency in crossorganisational project management.
  • High level of proficiency in writing of plans and reports.
  • Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and engage effectively with a wide range of people, ability to determine stakeholder issues and explain complex issues and concepts.
  • Experience in training and coaching in new processes and tools.
  • Strong and demonstrated commitment to building relationships and working on a collaborative basis with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • A good understanding of and the ability to work within a political environment
  • Strong team player with a high level of emotional intelligence, critical selfawareness, the capacity to reflect and learn and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
  • Personal values and behaviours aligned to those of Knox City Council.

How to apply


Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the 'what you need to thrive' section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

Review the full now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments.

We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.


We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.


Beyond that, we also offer:
- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.


Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.


Advertised: 01 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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