Corporate Planning and Reporting Coordinator
Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, enriching our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About this Position
Lismore City Council is seeking a Corporate Planning and Reporting Coordinator. This role will support the preparation, reporting, and improvement of the Integrated Planning & Reporting Framework at Council.
The primary duties of the Corporate Planning and Reporting Coordinator include coordinating the development of the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, and annual Operational Plans. The role involves collaborating with senior leaders to ensure effective planning and reporting systems, monitoring progress and preparing reports to track Council's performance against its strategic objectives.
This position is a permanent full‑time role, 70 hours per fortnight and will primarily be based at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah.
What We Can Offer You
* Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
* Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing Programmes.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities.
* A supportive, collaborative working environment.
What We Trust You To Deliver
* The development and implementation of Council's integrated planning and reporting framework, including the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, annual Operational Plans, and other relevant corporate plans.
* Manage and champion the operation of Council's corporate performance software system to ensure data is accurate and robust, train users, respond to user enquiries and identify process improvements.
* Project management of the design, production and dissemination of Council's Annual Report and End of Term Report in compliance with relevant legislation.
What You Will Need To Be Successful
* Tertiary qualifications in a business‑related/corporate planning discipline or demonstrated hands‑on experience in developing corporate planning and policy documents.
* Working knowledge and understanding of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and its reporting requirements under the NSW Local Government Act 1993, together with experience in interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures.
* Highly developed analytical skills with proven experience gathering and analysing business data to assist strategic planning and business decision making.
* Current Class C Driver's Licence.
Working Hours
Full Time - 70 hours per fortnight.
Salary
From $1,799.20 to $2,069.08 per week + superannuation.
Closing date
11 January 2026 at 5:00pm
Contact
If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mark Mercer at ***********@lismore.nsw.gov.au.
Conditions of Employment
Per the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policies, procedures, and agreements.
Pre-Employment Screening
Before commencing employment, a series of pre‑employment checks may include health assessments, validation of the right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments, and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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