Job Task Analysis - Customer & Corporate Performance Leadership

- Turn strategy into action—and make a measurable difference for Kingston’s community
- Join our team as a Team Leader Corporate Planning & Performance
- Full Time, permanent position
- $132,232 - $148,320 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
- Cheltenham Office, Melbourne

The Role As Team Leader Corporate Performance, you will sit within the Customer Experience and Corporate Performance team and lead the development, coordination, and reporting of Kingston's corporate planning and performance frameworks. You will translate strategic direction into measurable outcomes that inform decision-making across the organisation.

- Lead the end-to-end coordination of Kingston's Council Plan, Annual Action Plan, Annual Report and performance reporting cycles
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders on performance measurement, data interpretation, and continuous improvement
- Manage and mentor a small team, building capability in corporate reporting and planning practices
- Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, and briefings for the Executive, Council, and community audiences

About You

- Demonstrated experience in corporate planning, performance reporting, or organisational strategy, ideally within local government or the public sector
- Robust analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Proven experience leading or supervising a team with a focus on outcomes and professional development
- Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations
- Tertiary qualification in business, public administration, or a related discipline

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of: We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together





Don’t meet every single requirement for this role?

At Kingston

Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries For any enquiries about the position, please contact, Chris Heath, Manager Customer Experience & Corporate Performance at [email protected] To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD.



We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Benefits of Working at Kingston

At Kingston Council, We Believe In Fostering An Inclusive Workplace Where Everyone Feels Valued.

We Support Diversity And Encourage Applications

From Persons Of All Backgrounds.

Here Are Some Reasons Why You

Might Love Working With Us

- Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full-time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

📌 Team Leader Corporate Performance (Cheltenham)
🏢 Kingston City Council
📍 Cheltenham