Service Lead

Office of the CEO | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 24/03/2025

**Service Lead Strategic Planning and Performance**
- **Lead strategic planning and risk management for the City of Stirling.**:

- **Excellent employee benefits | Flexible working | Free onsite parking**:

- **Be part of an innovative City that enables you to make a meaningful contribution**

Are you an innovative thinker with a passion for strategic planning and risk management? Do you have experience in local government and a drive to lead and inspire?

The City of Stirling is looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Service Lead - Strategic Planning and Performance.

**The Role**

As the Service Lead - Strategic Planning and Performance, you will play a key strategic leadership role in the development and implementation of the City's Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. You will also be responsible for embedding an enterprise Risk Management Framework across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to drive future strategy development, coordinate integrated planning processes, and measure the City's performance against strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement the City's Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, promoting accountability and transparency.
- Lead the annual integrated planning and budget process to align services, projects, and programs with the City's priorities.
- Coordinate the City’s Performance Evaluation Framework including establishment of KPIs and project milestones and the provision of a timely reporting process
- Develop and implement the City's enterprise risk management framework, including risk identification, reporting, and management.
- Foster strategic and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of local government legislation, including the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in project management, strategic planning, and service delivery.
- Experience in enterprise risk management and policy development.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a forward-thinking and innovative team.
- Contribute to the development of a sustainable and thriving community.
- Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

The City of Stirling is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and engaged workforce. We provide numerous flexible work options and benefits to ensure a rewarding employment experience.

**To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a**:

- A copy of Australian driving licence
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
- The right to work in Australia

**More about the City**

The City of Stirling is the largest local government by population in Western Australia, serving over 240,000 residents. We are committed to delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services to our thriving community.

With a workforce of around 1,500 people, we value inclusivity, diversity, and work-life balance, offering flexible work options and a range of benefits to ensure a fulfilling employment experience.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.