CONTRACTS PLANNING AND ANALYTICS MANAGER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: AUD (Band 6) $116,089.00 to $128,453.00 plus 14% Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full time positions)

Work type: Permanent fulltime

Location: Regional Operations Centre, 20 Tradecoast Dr, Eagle Farm QLD 4009.

Are you ready to lead planning, reporting and data capability across a diverse contract services portfolio? We are looking for a values driven leader who can translate planning, data and contract insights into clear operational outcomes.

The Branch

Public Space Operations, through its Contracts Management function, delivers a wide range of contract-based services across the city, supporting clean, safe and well-maintained public spaces.

The Role

As the Contracts Manager Planning and Analytics, you will lead the Planning and Analytics function for contract services within Public Space Operations.

Leading a high-performing team, you will be responsible for operational planning, forecasting, performance reporting, scheduling governance, financial oversight, data quality and business insights. You will play a key role in ensuring leaders have access to accurate information and meaningful analysis to support informed decision making and continuous service improvement across the team’s Plan, Do, Check, Act operating model.

This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing decision making and building a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership capability aligned to Council’s Leadership Blueprint, including setting standards, building capability and supporting performance excellence.
• Experience leading planning, budgeting or performance analytics for service contracts, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and insight.
• Strong understanding of data management, reporting, dashboards and performance measures in a complex operational environment.
• Experience coordinating procure to pay controls, including approvals, purchase order activity, receipting and exception management.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate data and operational information into clear advice for leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, internal teams, Finance, Procurement and operational leaders.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that improve consistency, reporting quality and service outcomes.

While not mandatory, a qualification in procurement, contracting, business, finance, analytics or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989.  

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: Thursday 15 October 2026 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.