Corporate Planning and Performance Lead

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Torres Strait Island Regional Council Full time $90,464 - $99,962 per year

Join Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) and make a difference

What we offer:

  • Based at any TSIRC Division, Thursday Island or Cairns
  • Permament - TSIRC Division or Thursday Island
  • 2 year fixed term - Cairns
  • $90,064 - $99,762 per annum
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Uniforms
  • A meaningful role in shaping the future of the Torres Strait region

About us:

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 'outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for
Ailan Kastom
.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Corporate Planning and Performance Lead
to join our dedicated team. This key leadership role will support Council's strategic planning, performance reporting and business improvement functions.

As the Corporate Planning and Performance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the establishment, embedding and ongoing facilitation of an integrated corporate planning and performance framework. You will help drive strategic alignment, monitor performance, and enable evidence based decision making to ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives and community outcomes.

Regular travel including to and from Cairns and throughout the Torres Strait islands is a requirement of this position.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who shares our values of
One, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Resilience
. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Graduate qualification in business administration, law, human resources, or related discipline and/or significant experience in integrated corporate planning, strategy, and performance.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of integrated strategy, planning and performance practices (including strategic, corporate and business planning, KPI development, performance management).
  • Strong communication, consultative, interpersonal, and negotiating skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team and management teams strategically and operationally.
  • Proven experience preparing reports and papers for executive-level audiences.
  • Initiative and ability to manage time and workload effectively.
  • High levels of personal integrity and ethics in contemporary management practices.
  • Advanced skills in business-related software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, report visualisation tools, digital collaboration tools).

Applying:

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You will need to download the Position Description and submit a cover letter and an updated resume addressing the Capabilities, Skills and Experience in the position description by
Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

TSIRC is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information:

Contact Susanne Andres on or email or Simone Newman-Webster on

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