Corporate Strategy Advisor

Job Description

Corporate Services Permanent Full Time Stream A Level 7.1 Hervey Bay $105,608 per annum + superannuation 17.5% leave loading $6,000 relocation allowance for suitable candidates At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together . What We Are Looking For Are you ready to lead impactful projects and guide an organisation to governance excellence? We’re seeking a Corporate Strategy Advisor to take charge of high-profile initiatives, including the Annual Report, Operational Plan, and Corporate Plan. In this dynamic role, you'll provide expert advice and support across a wide range of governance matters, working closely with management and employees to ensure best practices, compliance, and strategic alignment. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in how we operate and deliver value to our stakeholders. What Your Day Will Look Like Drive the implementation and ongoing development of council’s corporate and operational planning and reporting processes. Lead staff and community workshops to ensure that stakeholders are appropriately consulted in the preparation and review of corporate and operational planning documentation. Ensure that council meets its statutory reporting obligations in accordance with legislative and council reporting cycles. Lead the review, development and management of policy and procedure in a number of areas including but not limited to right to information, information privacy and human rights assessments. Research, interpret and apply legislation to provide specialist, informed advice, guidance and support to management, employees and councillors across a broad range of governance matters. Actively contribute to the development, delivery and maintenance of governance tools and resources, and educational content. What You’ll Need For Success Experience in governance in a local government context or a similar discipline. Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation and regulation applicable to local government and this role. Experience in the development and implementation of corporate planning and performance reporting frameworks and systems. Proven ability to critically evaluate information, plan and coordinate complex projects and processes and the capacity to develop innovative solutions. Extensively developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide high level specialist advice, produce reports and documentation for a variety of stakeholders and the ability to sensitively negotiate on behalf of Council to achieve desired outcomes. Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound initiative and judgement and meet and manage competing priorities. Ability to train and influence others, including facilitating change, and/or improvements to deliver successful business outcomes. What’s Nice To Have A degree in law from a recognised tertiary institution. Governance experience within a Local Government context. Benefits Of Working With Council Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. What We Offer Learning and development opportunities Flexible working arrangements Up to 12% employer super contribution 17.5% leave loading Study assistance program Novated leasing 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid Emergency Services leave Apply Now Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 11 February – subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required. For further details please contact Leah McCormack (Manager Governance) at We're committed to supporting people who identify as having a disability throughout the recruitment process. Let us know how we can assist. #J-18808-Ljbffr