Our Region
Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.
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Our Council
Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.
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Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.
We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!
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Corporate Strategy Specialist
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Corporate Strategy Specialist to contribute to Council’s success.
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Family-friendly working conditions | 9-day fortnight & flexible hours
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Enjoy variety in your work? | No two days are the same!
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Ongoing personal development and career development opportunities
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to partner with the business to coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of the organisation’s Corporate Plan, Corporate Strategies and Strategic Priorities. The role provides specialist support to project leads in delivering organisation wide strategies and plans.
The role gives you the opportunity to:
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Work with senior leaders and gain unique oversight of the business from a strategic viewpoint
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Gain a broader understanding of Council’s strategic drivers and influence strategic direction
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Enhance your knowledge, skills and relationships across community, business, other local authorities, government agencies, the private sector, and the broader environment.
To be successful in the position we’re looking for someone who:
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Role models cross functional collaboration and constructive culture
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Loves to connect the dots between activities across the business
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Is excited to embed Council’s strategic direction, corporate goals, and priorities into how we work
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Understands the role of community in informing Council’s strategic planning
You will bring:
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Degree in Business (or a related discipline) with demonstrated knowledge and skills gained through experience in corporate planning and reporting.
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Demonstrated ability to think strategically and formulate solutions with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present facts and opinions articulately, persuasively and objectively to a wide variety of audiences, including at senior management level.
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Proven track record in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders with competing needs and priorities, to set goals, optimise productivity and achieve positive results.
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Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, review and evaluate business strategies and plans.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.
For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.