Corporate Performance and Projects Officer

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Corporate Performance and Projects Officer to join the Governance team.

This position will contribute to the effective delivery of Council’s strategic, operational and corporate objectives by providing coordinated support across corporate performance reporting, project governance, and continuous improvement activities.

Position Objectives

- Support the planning, monitoring, analysis and reporting of organisational performance, deliver practical project coordination support across corporate initiatives, and contribute to strengthening governance, reporting discipline and evidence-based decision‑making across the organisation.
- Work collaboratively across business units to support the delivery of Council’s Corporate Plan, Annual Operational Plan and key corporate projects, ensuring information is accurate, timely, well‑governed and aligned to legislative, audit and best practice requirements.

Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Formal qualifications in areas such as business administration, public administration, project support, performance reporting, data analysis or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate reporting, performance monitoring, data analysis or project support functions within a complex organisation, preferably a local government workplace.
- Current Queensland driver’s licence.
- Well‑developed analytical skills, including the ability to collect, validate,



interpret and present quantitative and qualitative information to support decision‑making.
- Experience preparing clear, accurate and well‑structured reports, dashboards, briefings or performance documentation for internal and external audiences.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to present information effectively.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data, performance results and project information in plain language.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business areas.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to shared objectives.
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional standards.

What we can offer you

- A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading.
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.
- Nominal 72.50 hours, nine (9) day fortnight roster.
- May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Active social club.

Department: Corporate & Communities

Applications close: 5pm Friday 21 August 2026

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CONTACT US

Mossman Administration Building
64-66 Front St, Mossman, QLD 4873

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am to 4pm
*Closed on public holidays

Port Douglas Community Hall
13-29 Mowbray St, Port Douglas QLD 4877

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📌 Corporate Performance and Projects Officer (Douglas Shire)
🏢 Douglas Shire Council
📍 Douglas Shire