Performance & Improvement Officer

Performance & Improvement Officer

About the Opportunity

• Work collaboratively across Council to assist in the administration of organisational performance reporting, business planning and performance measures in line with the NSW Local Government's Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework
• Drive the continual improvement of Council's organisational performance reporting systems to enhance productivity across the organisation
• Engage with stakeholders to plan, promote and implement business improvement initiatives that will assist Council in delivering its services efficiently with a customer service focus
• Analyse and interpret data to help inform management decisions and influence positive change across the organisation
• Build positive and effective relationships with stakeholders to drive change management of Council's systems, processes and resources and enhance staff capability across the organisation

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Essential:

• Certificate IV in Business, Project Management or similar discipline
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Experience in delivering complex information suited to a range of formats and audiences to inform decision making
• Experience in collecting, analysing, interpreting data and reporting information
• Advanced level use of Microsoft Excel
• Current and maintained NSW Drivers licence
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Record History Check

Preferred:

• Diploma in Business, Project Management, Business Analytics or similar discipline
• Experience in improving business efficiencies and driving organisational change through the delivery initiatives including systems and processes, staff capability and resources
• Experience in administering frameworks in line with compliance and regulation requirements

Benefits for you

• The Grade applicable to the position is Grade 10 to 12 within Council's salary structure. 
• The annual salary range is from $61,000 ($34/hr) to $80,000 ($44/hr). Starting salary to be determined upon the qualifications and experience of successful applicant.  
• 35 hour working week and a fortnightly accrued day off 
• Employer Superannuation of 10% applies 
• Employment conditions are under the Local Government (State) Award 2020 
• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are available 

Position Description

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About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Community, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork. 

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

Council embraces a LEAN philosophy across its operations in an effort to maximize the value and service we deliver to our community with a commitment to best practice work health and safety for our staff and stakeholders. In our quest for improvement Council has achieved formal accreditation under  ISO45001:2018 framework for our Work Health and Safety Management System.  This highly regarded accreditation recognises the dedication and commitment from Council staff to ensure safety management systems are robust and efficient and more importantly that a safe workplace is provided for our staff, contractors, visitors and volunteers.

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How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.

To apply for this position:

• Select Apply Now
• Complete the Application Form including the Screening Questions
• Attach your resume and any other relevant documentation

Council will only accept applications submitted on line, however if you do not have access to a computer or other electronic device, the Human Resources team, Engineering Administration staff or your local library staff will be only too happy to assist you.

Parkes Shire Council operates a merit-based recruitment process and proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Aboriginal persons are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment Screening

In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

• A pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense), including a hearing and drug and alcohol test
• Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current
• Undertake any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications
• Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number as the role may involve working with work experience students

Working With Children Check

To create a child safe environment, all Council employees will require a Working With Children Check number. Applicants need to possess or express a willingness to apply for a Working With Children Check. More information can be found at www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au.

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Parkes Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file, and accessed by Council Records Staff and members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. Applicants may request their information be returned to them at the conclusion of the recruitment process.

Other Important Details

Enquiries: Telephone Mikaela Cass on (02) 6861 2333 for further information.

Closing Date: 11.00pm AEST on Monday, 4 October 2021

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!