Vacancy Details

Manager Strategy, Governance & Planning

4 Year Fixed-Term Executive Contract | TRP $200,000
Location: Yeppoon | Reports to: General Manager Corporate Services

Livingstone Shire Council is seeking a dynamic leader to provide leadership across corporate and business strategic planning, governance and risk management, strategic asset management, and portfolio management functions.

About Us

Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 41,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community. Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.

Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead. Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

  • Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.
  • Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.
  • Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.
  • Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

What You Will Be Driving:

We are looking for someone who leads initiatives that improve organisational performance, encourages innovation in planning and delivery and ensures Council’s services remain responsive, efficient and future-ready.

  • Lead and develop a high performing team across corporate planning, governance, risk, strategic asset management and portfolio governance.
  • Champion contemporary strategic planning and reporting methodologies, using data driven insights and integrated reporting to support transparency and informed decision making.
  • Maintain oversight of governance and risk management systems, ensuring policies, delegations, compliance and assurance processes support ethical and resilient organisational practice. 
  • Support strategic asset management planning, ensuring frameworks and asset data inform sustainable service delivery and long term investment decisions. 
  • Oversee Council’s portfolio management governance, ensuring project selection, prioritisation, and performance monitoring are structured, transparent, and aligned with strategic and financial objectives.

What You Will Bring:

  • You will bring sophisticated analytical and communication skills, a sound understanding of compliance and assurance frameworks and the ability to translate data and insights into clear, strategic organisational outcomes.
  • Tertiary qualifications in public administration, business, governance, risk management or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar position.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading corporate and business strategic planning, governance, risk or asset management functions within a complex organisation.
  • Proven ability to manage teams and deliver outcomes aligned with organisational priorities.
  • Strong understanding of legislative and compliance requirements relevant to local government.
  • A current driver’s licence.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience in strategic asset management or portfolio governance.

What Is In It For You?

Here is what makes this position stand out:

  • Strategic Impact – Shape organisation wide strategic alignment of a growing region.
  • Leadership Opportunity – Lead a high-performing team and drive cultural transformation.
  • Executive Visibility – Work closely with senior leadership and influence key decisions.
  • Values-Driven Culture – Be part of a team that backs bold ideas and smart execution.
  • Competitive Package – TRP $200,000, plus the intangible reward of leading something truly meaningful.

Ready to take the lead?

Candidates are requried to respond to the selection criteria and attach a copy of your resume and relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications are accepted via Council's Recruitment Portal and
close midnight Monday, 30 March 2026 (AEST). 

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.