VALUE MANAGEMENT OFFICE LEAD

Personnel Area: Corporate Services 

Branch: Business Engagement and Performance  

Salary Range: Band 8 AUD $150,432.00 - $162,791.00 plus superannuation and benefits.  

Remuneration stated is for full-time positions 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Our Business  

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $45 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth.  

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

Our Branch 

The Business Engagement and Performance Branch operate across Council as a strategic partner and standard-setter, empowering the organisation to deliver exceptional community and organisational value through enterprise strategy-to-execution alignment, good governance, and service and process excellence. The branch builds Council’s capacity to manage performance, portfolios and change to deliver desired outcomes for the city and adapt to future demand and growth.  

The Role 

 As the Value Management Office Lead, you will play a key role in shaping how Council invests in initiatives that make a real difference for our community. You will lead the development and maturity of portfolio governance frameworks, ensuring strategic investments deliver measurable benefits and align with Council’s vision. Your expertise will guide business case development, strengthen assurance and risk practices, and embed a culture of accountability and transparency across programs and projects. 

If you are passionate about driving organisational performance and ensuring investments achieve meaningful outcomes for the community, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

 To be successful you will have: 

• extensive experience in project and program management, business case development, and the delivery and monitoring of governance and assurance frameworks in large, complex environments  
• demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and navigate ambiguity. 

Why Join Us? 

• Community First: Every project you lead and oversee contributes to improving services and outcomes for the people who live, work, and visit our region. 
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. 
• Professional Growth: Access leadership development programs and opportunities to shape strategic decision-making. 
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing. 

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 may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.  

For more information: Please call Nicola Martufi, Talent Partner on 07 3178 8837.  

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: Friday 23 January 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.