Located within a spectacular World Heritage Area, the City of Blue Mountains offers an enviable lifestyle to 80,000 people in 27 distinct towns and villages, and a unique visitor experience to millions of tourists every year.

Within this setting, Blue Mountains City Council is working to create a City that is vibrant, inclusive, accessible and sustainable. Our exciting transformation program has resulted in new vacancies and leadership roles.

We are now seeking an experienced and capable Manager Strategy and Performance to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director Strategy and Corporate Services, the Manager Strategy and Performance is responsible for ensuring the Council is “strategy-led” and ‘service-focused” and fulfils its requirements under the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework for achieving a more sustainable Local Government Area – socially, economically and environmentally.  This includes developing and updating the Blue Mountains Community Strategic Plan and the 4-Year Delivery Program in close consultation with community and other key stakeholders.

The position plays a key role in setting long-term direction and reporting on overall performance of the City and the organisation against objectives of the Blue Mountains Community Strategic Plan. In close collaboration with staff, this position guides the long-term direction for Council services including development of Service Business Plans for all service areas.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for a highly strategic manager with experience and skills in city and organisational planning and performance monitoring. You will have understanding and experience in implementing NSW Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining performance monitoring and reporting systems relevant to the role and to a service focused organisation. You will have proven ability to deliver results and respond effectively to changing circumstances and high level of communicate effectively and manage a multi-disciplinary team, work collaboratively and foster working relationships with people at all levels

The Offer:

A competitive package is on offer, inclusive of superannuation, vehicle allowance, free car parking and an additional 6 days leave provision to the annual 4 weeks available.

To Apply:

To apply or obtain a copy of the position description, including the Selection Criteria, visit our website at https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs.  Applicants who do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered. For further information contact John Hussey jhussey@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.

Blue Mountains City Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), fair treatment and non-discrimination for all existing and potential employees.