Corporate Planning

About the Opportunity

The Corporate Planning and Performance Officer is a newly established permanent role and is responsible for driving the development and implementation of ONRSR's corporate planning and performance processes, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives. This position is critical to leading the design and oversight of a robust key performance indicator (KPI) framework to effectively measure organisational performance. This role closely collaborates with the Chief Executive and Executive Management Committee (EMC), providing strategic advice and influencing senior leadership to support accountability.

A key focus of this role will be supporting the EMC in managing and delivering its agenda, ensuring initiatives are aligned with ONRSR's corporate priorities.

Your contribution to corporate planning and organisational performance will be key to driving strategic outcomes and using your insight and leadership to foster a culture of accountability, transparency and measurable impact across ONRSR.

About you – your impact and contribution

Combining your enthusiasm for corporate planning and performance and your demonstrated experience in working with senior leaders to deliver results, you will provide strategic leadership in the design, implementation and continuous improvement of ONRSR's corporate planning framework, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and clear measures of impact, efficiency and effectiveness.

You'll be expected to prepare regular progress reports against the corporate plan, KPIs and key corporate projects to support organisational performance monitoring and also inform the annual ministerial statement of expectations, prepare the ONRSR statement of intent in response and biannual reports to ITMM on delivery.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Management Committee (EMC) you will influence, guide and support strategic planning and performance reporting and advise on ways to improve corporate planning and performance

To be successful in the position you should have:

• Proven experience leading corporate planning and performance functions at a senior or executive level, ideally within the public sector.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of strategic planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and KPI development.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and performance trends to inform executive decision making.
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise initiative and judgement.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leaders, particularly through effective consultation, negotiation and collaboration with executives, senior managers and a diverse range of stakeholders
• Commitment to personal integrity and accountability and demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Experience in conducting research and gathering information to prepare high quality correspondence, briefing notes, committee papers and presentations that clearly outline key issues, implications and recommended options
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration platforms
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in providing comprehensive executive officer support for corporate governance committees would be viewed favorably.

Our Organisation and Culture

The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) has the responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety throughout Australia. As an independent regulatory authority, ONRSR pursues safe railways for Australia by encouraging safe rail operations, enforcing national compliance with the Rail Safety National Law and promoting and improving rail safety across the country.

We are passionate about supporting Our People

At ONRSR we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for Rail Safety for all Australians. Our colleagues have an impact far beyond work, and you'll be part of a team that is contributing to enhancing safety outcomes.

• You will be part of a $26 billion industry employing over 142,000 people that is at the forefront of innovation, productivity, and world's best practice.
• We invest in building the capability of our people through customised learning and development programs and by growing your curiosity and experience.
• Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Network.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• Extra 3 days leave with Christmas closedown for all colleagues.Salary packaging of car.

ONRSR actively encourages productive working relationships, a healthy work-life balance, workplace diversity and development of expertise.  In addition, the organisation offers a commitment to learning and development, and flexible work options.  Further details on the benefits of working at ONRSR can be found at

The application process

Want to know more?

We would like to learn more about you, so we encourage you to apply with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments and why you should be considered for the role along with your resume.

More information can be found in the Position Description which is attached below and can also be found at:

As part of the recruitment and selection process, you will be required to undertake a criminal history check if you are one of the preferred candidates.  The results may not necessarily preclude appointment to the position.

Enquiries to: Jessica Linsell – Director, Policy

Salary: $139,817 - $147,197 p.a. + 12% super

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 September 2025 6pm

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We also commit to responding to every applicant that applies.

NOTE:

• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa, as we are unable to provide sponsorship.
• Applications are sought from direct candidates only. No agencies please.

• Application closing dates are at the discretion of ONRSR and may change without notice.

• Position Description - Corporate Planning & Performance Officer