Corporate Performance and Projects Officer

About the Role

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Corporate Performance and Projects Officer to join the Governance team.

This position will contribute to the effective delivery of Council's strategic, operational and corporate objectives by providing coordinated support across corporate performance reporting, project governance, and continuous improvement activities.

Position Objectives

• Support the planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting of organisational performance, deliver practical project coordination support across corporate initiatives, and contribute to strengthening governance, reporting discipline and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.

• Work collaboratively across business units to support the delivery of Council's Corporate Plan, Annual Operational Plan and key corporate projects, ensuring information is accurate, timely, well‑governed and aligned to legislative, audit and best practice requirements.

Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Formal qualifications in areas such as business administration, public administration, project support, performance reporting, data analysis or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in corporate reporting, performance monitoring, data analysis or project support functions within a complex organisation, preferably a local government environment.

• Current Queensland driver's licence.

• Well‑developed analytical skills, including the ability to collect, validate, interpret and present quantitative and qualitative information to support decision‑making.

• Experience preparing clear, accurate and well‑structured reports, dashboards, briefings or performance documentation for internal and external audiences.

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to present information effectively.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data, performance results and project information in plain language.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business areas.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to shared objectives.

• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional standards.

What we can offer you

• A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.

• Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading.

• Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.

• Nominal 72.50hours, nine (9) day fortnight roster.

• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Active social club.

How to Apply

Please complete your application details and attach your resume, a cover letter and your licences and qualifications (relevant to the position).

All applications must be completed through this online portal prior to the closing date. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment

Following the selection of the preferred candidate, Council will require a number of further checks including reference checks, police history / criminal history checks, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.

Employment Eligibility

To apply you must be a Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia.

Privacy Information

Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including People and Culture and the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.