INTERNAL ONLY - BRANCH STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE MANAGER

Req ID:  670924                    

Personnel Area: Corporate Services                                

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: BAND 8 $150,432 to $162,791 + Superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary full-time       

Duration: Jan 2029

The Business

​​​​​​​Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Information Services branch (ISB) supports and enables Council’s day-to-day activities and services through efficient, flexible and innovative ICT solutions. We lead the ICT strategy that supports Council’s business objectives, information management, and ICT service delivery.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Role

The Branch Strategy and Governance Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of branch strategy and governance functions.

In this role you will contribute to the overall management, operation, and strategic direction of the Information Services Branch (ISB).

You will be a highly collaborative and proactive leader who can engage with and influence leaders across ISB and provide critical information and advice to the Senior Leadership Team.  

This role requires a considerable knowledge and experience of IT and digital governance functions and business planning skills. You will have experience in strategic framework development and implementation and have exceptional interpersonal and communications skills.

We are looking for a highly experienced leader with a continuous improvement mindset who can partner with key stakeholders across ISB to drive and help deliver ISB’s corporate plan.

In this role you will:

• provide professional opinion and judgement
• develop, facilitate implementation and maintain ISB’s branch strategy and governance framework
• management of strategic branch performance and reporting
• build, develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior managers within ISB and across Council
• identify and manage emerging issues and risks
• research, write, and edit correspondence, presentations, reports and submissions.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated evidence of leadership capabilities
• demonstrated experience in providing high quality professional advice, interpretation and information to senior management
• high level analytical, research and problem solving skills
• demonstrated ability in strategic and business planning with detailed knowledge of the IT and digital governance functions
• proven high level knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of strategic framework development and implementation
• strong consultation and communication skills.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. 

Please note: Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information:  Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 3^rd November 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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