Corporate Strategy Planner

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of **Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration **at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. **We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options** (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $15.50/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

**About the role**

As a member of the Corporate Strategy and Engagement team, you will be responsible for managing, developing and delivering Council's integrated planning and reporting (IP&R) plans, including working with business units to coordinate and analyse quarterly, annual and end of term reporting against Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and associated plans.

You will also advise on and monitor the development, quality and compliance of these IPR plans, ensuring an integrated approach to delivering on Council’s directions and priorities.

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

**Remuneration**

$92,973.92 - $104,121.16 + Superannuation

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**

1. Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, public policy, business, communications or a relevant field.

2. Strong research and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.

3. Demonstrated experience in managing projects and tasks involving a range of stakeholders at all levels.

4. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, with capacity to learn how to manage and use new technology and reporting systems.

5. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience in preparing and writing reports, presentations and facilitation.

**Enquiries**

Kathryn Parker, Team Leader Corporate Strategy on 9392 5527.

**Closing Date**

Sunday 23 July, 11:30PM

**How to Apply**

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.
- Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply._