Strategic Outcomes Officer

If you're passionate about leading projects, working with stakeholders and turning complex information into actionable insights, this role offers variety, influence and visibility, We are looking for a strategic thinker, skilled communicator and collaborative problem solver to join our Strategy & Performance team as our next Strategic Outcomes Officer. This is a Permanent Full-Time position.About Us At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge. At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning, and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.This is a unique opportunity to influence how Council plans, measures and communicates success across the organisation while helping deliver meaningful outcomes for our diverse community. You'll work alongside leaders and teams across Council, coordinating end-to-end planning and reporting projects, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving organisational performance and continuous improvement initiativesthat make a real difference.Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.About the Role You'll lead the coordination and delivery of key strategic and corporate planning projects, bringing together stakeholders from across the organisation to deliver important outcomes such as:Annual Business PlanLong Term Financial PlanCity VisionCorporate performance reportsStrategic planning and reporting frameworksYou'll also play a critical role in ensuring Council's decisions are informed by evidence, data and community outcomes.Key responsibilities of the position include:Managing and coordinating end-to-end strategic planning and reporting projects involving multiple stakeholders across CouncilPreparing high-quality reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and elected membersAnalysing performance, community and organisational data to generate meaningful insights and support informed decision-makingBuilding strong stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes and strategic alignmentAbout You You're someone who enjoys bringing people together to deliver strategic outcomes. An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, you can manage projects from initiation to completion, influence stakeholders, coordinate competing priorities and translate data into meaningful insights. You're customer-focused, solutions-oriented and comfortable working across multiple teams to achieve shared outcomes, all while bringing sound judgement, initiative and a continuous improvement mindset. Most importantly, you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about delivering positive outcomes for both the organisation and the community.We’d love to see: Tertiary qualifications in strategy, public policy, research, project management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).Experience managing projects and coordinating stakeholders within local government, public sector or a similarly complex organisationUnderstanding of governance, legislative requirements and strategic planning frameworksMore information can be found in the Position Description located below. This position is classified at a Level 6 with a current salary of $112,394 per annum (plus superannuation).At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                  We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Apply Now To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 10 August 2026.Confidential enquiries can be directed to Travis Murphy, Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement on 8405 6037.We may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need. The City of PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging. Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Strategic Outcomes Officer

If you're passionate about leading projects, working with stakeholders and turning complex information into actionable insights, this role offers variety, influence and visibility, We are looking for a strategic thinker, skilled communicator and collaborative problem solver to join our Strategy & Performance team as our next Strategic Outcomes Officer.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position.

About Us 

At the City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE), we’re building a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

Our focus is on community, our economy, environmental sustainability and building high-quality places for people to enjoy. We’re on an ambitious trajectory, but our organisation is up for the challenge.

At PAE, we’re involved in all sorts of things - major construction through to environmental management, organising events, social infrastructure planning, and library services. We are proud of offering a wide range of accessible services and programs to our community.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how Council plans, measures and communicates success across the organisation while helping deliver meaningful outcomes for our diverse community. You'll work alongside leaders and teams across Council, coordinating end-to-end planning and reporting projects, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving organisational performance and continuous improvement initiativesthat make a real difference.

Now’s a great time to be part of PAE.

About the Role 

You'll lead the coordination and delivery of key strategic and corporate planning projects, bringing together stakeholders from across the organisation to deliver important outcomes such as:

  • Annual Business Plan
  • Long Term Financial Plan
  • City Vision
  • Corporate performance reports
  • Strategic planning and reporting frameworks

You'll also play a critical role in ensuring Council's decisions are informed by evidence, data and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Managing and coordinating end-to-end strategic planning and reporting projects involving multiple stakeholders across Council
  • Preparing high-quality reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and elected members
  • Analysing performance, community and organisational data to generate meaningful insights and support informed decision-making
  • Building strong stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes and strategic alignment

About You 

You're someone who enjoys bringing people together to deliver strategic outcomes. An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, you can manage projects from initiation to completion, influence stakeholders, coordinate competing priorities and translate data into meaningful insights. You're customer-focused, solutions-oriented and comfortable working across multiple teams to achieve shared outcomes, all while bringing sound judgement, initiative and a continuous improvement mindset. Most importantly, you're collaborative, adaptable and passionate about delivering positive outcomes for both the organisation and the community.

We’d love to see:

  • Tertiary qualifications in strategy, public policy, research, project management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience managing projects and coordinating stakeholders within local government, public sector or a similarly complex organisation
  • Understanding of governance, legislative requirements and strategic planning frameworks

More information can be found in the Position Description located below. 

This position is classified at a Level 6 with a current salary of $112,394 per annum (plus superannuation).

At PAE, our values guide us to work together, strive for improvement, and make a positive impact in our community. We seek people who share these values. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference.                 

We value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply Now 

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.  

Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 10 August 2026.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Travis Murphy, Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement on 8405 6037.

We may commence interviews prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We’re committed to an accessible, inclusive workplace and welcome discussions about any adjustments you may need.

The City of PAE is located on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and extend our respect to custodians and Elders who have passed, those amongst us and those emerging.

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