The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the processes associated with the organisation’s strategy development and operational planning and performance reporting.

Job details

This position is located in Brisbane and the successful candidate will need to enter into a Flexible Work Arrangement upon commencement to reflect the office location you are seeking to work from. If working from a regional office, travel to the Brisbane office will be required regularly (frequency to be negotiated with successful candidate) to fulfil operational business needs.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities 

The aim of this role is to:

• Work with the Director to develop an enterprise approach to strategy development, leveraging team resources to provide enhanced support to the organisation that promotes best practice and capability uplift.
• Lead and participate in the development, implementation, and review of strategic and operational plans, including the regular review of key performance indicators against actual outcomes.
• Ensure the timely development and preparation of annual, quarterly and other required reports, including performance against Service Delivery Statement measures.
• Design, implement and maintain appropriate reporting to the QBC Board and relevant committees, particularly in relation to strategic and operational plans, and to support a consistent and coherent suite of strategic performance management documents for the QBCC.
• Manage specific initiatives designed to strengthen the organisation's strategy, planning and reporting activities.
• Provide high quality advice to management and staff on contemporary planning, performance management projects, issues and trends.
• Research and analyse complex and sensitive strategy, planning and performance management issues in accordance with government procedures and legislative requirements.
• Lead and manage the Strategy, Planning and Performance team to deliver against a high profile workplan, building on existing skills, knowledge and networks to refine the team's organisational offer to maximise positive impact.

Candidate Attributes

1. Highly developed skills in building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, divisions, customers, and stakeholders by developing effective networks, consulting, negotiating and collaborating to achieve results.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and provide guidance on organisational objectives, including strategic and operational planning activities, to management and staff using high level analytical, conceptual and presentation skills to inform decisions.
3. Demonstrated strong skills in strategy development, planning and reporting with a maintained high standard of practice and a commitment to ongoing development and improvement.
4. Ability to guide, mentor and develop employees (direct reports), identifying key learning opportunities for staff and empowering them by actively delegating tasks and providing varied assignments.
5. Experience in project management and/or consultancy approaches highly regarded.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a statement of suitability (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to this role.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications may be used to employ applicants in identical or similar vacancies for a period of up to 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QBCC Information for Applicants (PDF, 999KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QBCC - AO8 Manager, Strategy and Planning (PDF, 81KB)
  Role Description