Integrated Planning and Reporting

**At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.**

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

**ADD VALUE - THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Executive Manager and working closely with Councils Leadership Team, the Integrated Planning and Reporting Specialist is responsible for leading, managing and facilitating the Integrated Planning and Reporting and Business Improvement initiatives that build a culture of strategic direction, excellence and continuous improvement across Council.

The development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of business systems, processes and tools to facilitate this function are critical to this role. This is both a strategic and hands-on role that requires someone with a passion for innovative corporate planning and the ability to facilitate robust use of the IP&R Framework to support high performing Council service and the delivery of our Communities Priorities.

Key responsibilities include;
- Drive the implementation of Councils IP&R Framework, including engagement, continuous improvement, performance monitoring and community and council reporting.
- Support the Executive Leadership Team and Councillors and Mayor service function as part of the General Managers Team.

Experience within Local Government and a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation and policy in relation to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and experience in facilitating the planning and reporting for a multidisciplinary organisation would be advantageous in this role.

This position is offered on a term contract, full-time basis working 35 hours per week until 1 August 2025.

We welcome interest regarding secondment opportunities for employees from Councils and other Local Governement agencies.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 15 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of **$115,121 - $129,493** per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.

**BE VALUED - THE REWARD**

**Your wellbeing benefits include**:

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

**Your flexible work benefits **may** include**:

- Work from home
- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight
- 4-day week

**Your leave benefits include**:

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave
- Health + Wellbeing Leave

**Your development benefits include**:

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

**Your reward + recognition benefits include**:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click **here** **to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the **position description**.**

**INTERESTED?**:
If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please contact **Melinda Curtis, Executive Manager** on **0439 971 906 **for a confidential conversation.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE **WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2024.**

Job No**:SC2023000124**

Location**:Singleton