GENERAL MANAGER STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE

Apply Job no: 681119 Category: Strategic Project, Program and Policy, Executive Leadership Shape the future of Brisbane by leading strategy and performance across one of Australia's largest infrastructure and service portfolios Drive real impact at scale through safety transformation and digital innovation that lifts frontline delivery and community outcomes Be part of a high-performing, values-led executive team delivering on "One Council" and creating lasting public value Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services Branch: Strategy and Performance Classification: Executive Service Work type: Full-time 4-year contract Location: Brisbane Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 Our business: Brisbane City Council is Australia's largest local government. Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, you will work alongside passionate leaders to help shape the future of a world-class city and deliver outcomes that matter to the community. The Infrastructure Services Group (ISG) is responsible for managing and maintaining Brisbane's transport network and the main delivery arm of Council, responsible for the planning, development, delivery and maintenance of essential infrastructure and assets across Brisbane. The role: We're looking for a trusted and influential leader who can operate at both ends of the spectrum - grounded in the realities of delivering work safely in a large, blue-collar environment, while also shaping what the future looks like through data, digital and emerging technologies. Reporting to the Group Executive, the General Manager Strategy and Performance is a pivotal enterprise leadership role accountable for: Shaping strategy, performance, risk, assurance and governance to strengthen delivery and accountability Leading meaningful safety culture uplift across ISG Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across the Group This role is critical in strengthening safety outcomes, enabling data-driven performance, and ensuring ISG delivers high-quality, efficient and sustainable services to the community. In this role you will: Drive a step-change in safety culture and performance across a large, predominantly blue-collar workforce, with a strong focus on frontline engagement, critical risk management and measurable improvement Shape ISG's strategic program, ensuring clear alignment between priorities, investment and delivery, with strong visibility of performance and delivery confidence Drive digital transformation and continuous improvement, leveraging data, systems and technology to enhance asset management, infrastructure delivery and operational performance Lead risk, assurance and governance functions, ensuring robust frameworks, clear accountability and independent oversight to support compliance and effective risk management Embed enterprise performance frameworks, strengthening data-driven decision making, transparency and accountability across the Group Champion a high-performing, values-led culture, with a strong focus on safety, inclusion, continuous improvement and leadership capability What you will bring: Proven executive leadership experience in leading safety culture and performance uplift, ideally within large, operational or blue-collar environments Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise transformation and digital uplift, delivering measurable performance and efficiency improvements Strong experience in risk, assurance, governance and compliance, within complex, high-accountability environments A track record of leading strategy and performance functions, aligning priorities, investment and delivery outcomes Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the judgement and credibility to operate effectively at executive and organisational levels Strong commercial acumen and people leadership capability, with experience aligning investment to strategic outcomes and building high-performing multidisciplinary teams Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, public administration, infrastructure or a related discipline, and experience working within large government or infrastructure organisations. Preemployment requirements: Criminal history and business history checks will be undertaken on preferred applicants. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for CouncilCLICK HERE How to apply" Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. For more information: Please contact Karen on [email protected] People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team. Application Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. Related documents Management and Planning - ISG - General Manager Strategy and Performance - Executive Service Published on 05 Jun 2026, 4:46 AM