Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Team Leader – Strategy & Continuous ImprovementLocation: Port Adelaide EnfieldClassification: MOA Level 7 Salary: $124,098 - $131,904 (plus Super). Remuneration may be negotiated with the preferred candidate commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a permanent fulltime position. As Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement, you’ll lead a high-value team to deliver Council’s strategic frameworks and service review programs. You’ll provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members, ensuring decisions are informed by robust data and aligned with community priorities. This is your opportunity to champion innovation, foster collaboration, and embed a culture of excellence across the organisation.What You’ll DoLead the development and integration of strategic management and performance frameworks.Effectively communicate Council’s strategic objectives across the organisation, ensuring clarity and engagement so that staff embrace and actively support these strategies.Embed across Council operations a full integrated Strategic Management Framework.Oversee corporate planning and legislative reporting, including the Annual Business Plan and Strategic Plans.Drive continuous improvement through data-driven service reviews and cross-functional projects.Provide strategic insights and advice to influence organisational priorities.Empower and develop your team to deliver outstanding outcomes.What We’re Looking ForAn excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and keen political acumen, adept at building relationships and influencing stakeholders in complex organisational settings.A strategic thinker with proven leadership experience and a passion for innovation.Strong background in strategic planning, performance reporting, and organisational improvement.Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable team plans and ensure alignment across functions. Understanding of government operations, legislation and strategic frameworks .Tertiary qualifications in public policy, business management, or related fields (or equivalent experience).Why Join Us?Be part of a progressive Council committed to community-driven outcomes.Flexible work arrangementsWork in a supportive, collaborative culture that values creativity and growth.Enjoy a role where your leadership shapes the future of our city.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.Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rachel Emmott, Manager Strategy & Performance on 0409 255 244 or rachel.emmott@cityofpae.sa.gov.au. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 7 December 2025.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed upon submission and candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. 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 PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Team Leader – Strategy & Continuous Improvement

  • Location: Port Adelaide Enfield
  • Classification: MOA Level 7 
  • Salary: $124,098 - $131,904 (plus Super). Remuneration may be negotiated with the preferred candidate commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

This is a permanent fulltime position. 

As Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement, you’ll lead a high-value team to deliver Council’s strategic frameworks and service review programs. You’ll provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members, ensuring decisions are informed by robust data and aligned with community priorities. This is your opportunity to champion innovation, foster collaboration, and embed a culture of excellence across the organisation.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the development and integration of strategic management and performance frameworks.
  • Effectively communicate Council’s strategic objectives across the organisation, ensuring clarity and engagement so that staff embrace and actively support these strategies.
  • Embed across Council operations a full integrated Strategic Management Framework.
  • Oversee corporate planning and legislative reporting, including the Annual Business Plan and Strategic Plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement through data-driven service reviews and cross-functional projects.
  • Provide strategic insights and advice to influence organisational priorities.
  • Empower and develop your team to deliver outstanding outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

  • An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and keen political acumen, adept at building relationships and influencing stakeholders in complex organisational settings.
  • A strategic thinker with proven leadership experience and a passion for innovation.
  • Strong background in strategic planning, performance reporting, and organisational improvement.
  • Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable team plans and ensure alignment across functions. 
  • Understanding of government operations, legislation and strategic frameworks .
  • Tertiary qualifications in public policy, business management, or related fields (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a progressive Council committed to community-driven outcomes.
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Work in a supportive, collaborative culture that values creativity and growth.
  • Enjoy a role where your leadership shapes the future of our city.

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.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rachel Emmott, Manager Strategy & Performance on 0409 255 244 or rachel.emmott@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 10pm on 7 December 2025.  We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed upon submission and candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. 

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 

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