GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGY IMPROVEMENT OFF

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type:  Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Green Square, with working from home arrangements available. Ability to attend other Council locations as needed.

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the city’s biggest employers. We are committed to delivering responsive, efficient and ethical services that support a safe, inclusive and sustainable Brisbane.

Our Branch

Support Services provides Council's key support functions under a centralised model, ensuring efficient back-of-house operations so that more resources can be focused on front-line service delivery. We provide a wide range of support to all areas of Council, playing a crucial role in driving operational success across the organisation.

The Role

As the Governance and Strategy Improvement Officer, you will lead and deliver strategic administration and information management improvement initiatives that enhance governance, service delivery and decision‑making across Council.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, design future‑focused solutions and deliver practical improvements aligned with corporate strategy and organisational requirements.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a complex organisation, influencing better ways of working and supporting high-quality decision making. The role will suit a candidate who is able to combine their skills in governance, business improvement and strategic planning.

To be successful you will have:

• ability to showcase skills in governance, business improvement and strategic planning
• well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence at senior levels
• a commitment to continuous improvement, performance excellence and customer-focused outcomes
• demonstrated experience in business analysis, business process improvement or related disciplines
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, design and implement creative and practical solutions.

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.

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Zoe Hare on 07 3178 5012.

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 4th May 2026 @ 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.