MidCoast Council

Coordinator Strategy and Performance

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Are you a strategic leader passionate about shaping workforce culture and performance in local government?

Join us as the Coordinator Strategy and Performance, where your day-to-day will involve collaborating with diverse teams, driving cultural and workforce development, and ensuring effective implementation of key policies and initiatives within our Organisational Strategy and Performance Department.

In this key leadership role, you will:

• Develop and implement workforce strategies and policies that align with our organisational values and long-term vision, turning strategic objectives into actionable initiatives that enhance our workforce culture and performance.
• Drive cultural improvement and champion change across our diverse departments, fostering an engaged, high-performing workplace that is resilient and adaptable to our community's needs. 
• Act as conduit between senior leadership and your team to ensure that work is aligned to organisational priorities and delivers upon our vision and mission.
• Leverage data analytics to inform decision-making, evaluate the impact of initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in workforce strategies and policies.
• Lead collaboratively, empowering your team to develop their skills, take ownership of their work, and deliver impactful results that reflect our commitment to service excellence.
• Ensure the ongoing development, implementation and facilitating reviews of Council’s strategic and operational plans

What you’ll bring:

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of guiding and developing professional teams.
• Expertise in cultural transformation and change management, with a focus on creating inclusive, resilient, and high-performing workplaces.
• Strong analytical skills to utilise data-driven insights for informing workforce and organisational strategies effectively.
• Experience leading large-scale workforce initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Expertise in policy development and strategy creation that supports effective governance, enhances operational efficiency, and meets the needs of the community.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $116,135 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience). 

A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements or application process please contact Kim Jones, Coordinator Human Resources Operations. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7949 or kim.jones@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.