Performance and Reporting Team Leader

About the role

The Performance and Reporting Team Leader will drive Willoughby City Council’s enterprise‑wide performance, reporting and assurance framework. Reporting to the Executive Leadership Team, you will translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes that support better decision‑making for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the council’s performance management, project assurance and benefits realisation frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice on organisational performance, delivery confidence and emerging risks.
• Develop and maintain governance and assurance structures for strategic, operational and capital initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise performance reporting, including KPIs, dashboards and executive summaries.
• Champion performance intelligence to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing team through coaching and capability building.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting systems, governance processes and performance practices.
• Build strong relationships across the council to promote performance literacy and evidence‑based decision‑making.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Analytics, Project Management, Public Sector Management or a related discipline.
• Significant senior leadership experience in enterprise performance management, project assurance or portfolio governance.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice to executive leaders and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capability with experience translating complex performance and financial data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of governance, assurance, performance reporting and benefits realisation frameworks.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent role with flexible work‑from‑home options.
• Rostered days off (RDOs), novated leasing and Fitness Passport access.
• Salary range $133,541.83 – $155,197.26 per year plus 12% superannuation.