Corporate Planning and Reporting Officer

Job no: 496119
Work type: Permanent Full-time
Location: Knox Civic Centre
Categories: Business and Economic Development

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Corporate Planning and Reporting Officer in our Strategy and Transformation department! This position is responsible for coordinating Council's quarterly reporting process, the development of Knox’s Annual Report, including sourcing and collating organisational data and liaising with Finance and Communications for the delivery of the report. This role will also collate and prepare data for the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) for internal monitoring, audit and annual reporting (both for Council and to the State Government). This role will administer Council’s Corporate Reporting tool and provide ongoing system support for the organisation. This role will also be required to assist with the Annual Plan and Budget development and delivery as required.

This is a full-time permanent role working at the Knox Civic Centre in Wantirna South. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 - $107,416.64 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Understanding of, and experience in corporate planning and reporting and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to implement process improvement based on data outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at varying levels across the organisation.
• High level skills in using and administering a corporate planning and performance software package, and the capacity to work with technical staff to develop and improve systems – experience utilising Pulse is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and supporting projects.
• Skills in setting priorities and organising work schedules in order to work in a collaborative manner and achieve specific objectives for self and others in the most efficient and effective way.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to effectively communicate with others with clarity and diplomacy.
• Personal values and behaviours that align with Knox City Council’s values and behaviours.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter by 5pm on 2 September 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Jen Reid, Head of Strategy and Business Intelligence jen.reid@knox.vic.gov.au

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received, and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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