The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community. Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people. With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths. We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. ✨ Can you be the driver of innovation and positive change? Are you the type of person who can turn complexity into clarity, and "what if" into "what’s next"? Come join us, we’re rethinking how strategy drives improvement and looking for a change maker to lead the way. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Services, Strategy and Continuous Improvement Team. As our Strategy and Planning Partner, you’ll play a key role in turning Council’s vision into action by leading the development and review of strategic plans, corporate planning frameworks, and policy initiatives that align with community priorities. By driving integrated planning and evidence-based decision making, you’ll help shape a stronger future for our organisation and community. Key responsibilities of the position include: Implement and support Council’s Strategic Management Framework, including integrated planning, prioritisation, and compliance with legislation. Lead the development, review, and delivery of strategic, corporate, and business plans, building capability across the organisation. Manage the 10-year initiative pipeline and annual prioritisation process to guide resource allocation. Facilitate service reviews and drive innovation, improvement, and alignment with Council’s Community Vision. Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop advocacy tools to translate strategy into action. Support evidence-based decision making through data visualisation, performance reporting, and communication of outcomes. Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for leadership, Council, and the community. Monitor legislative changes, regional trends, and best practices to inform policy and planning. The successful applicant will have: Tertiary studies in public policy, business management and/or related fields (or equivalent experience). Experience implementing strategy and business planning in complex organisations. Skilled in providing specialist advice, research, and report writing to support strategy development. Proven ability to lead organisation-wide projects, business improvements, and cross-functional initiatives. Strong knowledge of strategy development, planning frameworks, and project/portfolio management, including budget oversight and systems thinking. Understanding of local government operations, legislation, risk and performance management, and quality management systems. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver business value. More information can be found on the Position Description located below. Refer to the Annual Business Plan 2025-26 for further insights into where Port Adelaide Enfield Council are in the journey. This is a permanent fulltime position. This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary range of $112,394 per annum (plus Super). Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rachel Emmott, Manager Strategy & Performance rachel.emmott@cityofpae.sa.gov.au . To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 6 October 2025. The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace. We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. bettertogether growandimprove makeadifference Benefits of working at PAE Position Description
