Team Leader Strategy & Continuous Improvement

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming liveable City: made by people.

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains. Their cultural heritage beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes we Grow & Improve our work every day to ensure we Make a Difference for our community. Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming liveable city made by people.

With a diverse population of 139000 residents including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic thriving and connected city.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging participation sustainability integrity and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair equitable discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community developing a prosperous economy establishing a clean and green city and building places for people.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised respected and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyones strengths. We provide excellent working conditions with job security flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Are you a strategic thinker who can turn vision into practical solutions

Do you have a passion for driving innovation and delivering results

Do you lead with purpose placing people at the heart of your approach while inspiring others with vision

Come join us we currently have an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Services Strategy and Continuous Improvement Team. As a Team Leader this role provides strategic leadership to drive Councils planning performance and improvement initiatives ensuring organisational activities align with strategic objectives and community priorities.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead and develop the Strategy and Continuous Improvement team
• Oversee corporate planning reporting and key strategic document
• Manage the Service Review Program to drive innovation and improvement
• Provide strategic advice and insights to senior leaders and elected members
• Drive cross-functional projects to enhance organisational performance
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and engagement
• Oversee planning and reporting tools and processes
• Translate strategic objectives into clear actionable team plans

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualification or post-graduate studies in public policy business management and/or related fields (or equivalent experience) is essential
• Proven experience in leading teams with strong leadership and people management skills including the ability to inspire develop and support staff to achieve their best.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning and data analysis turning insights into action within complex organisations.
• Experienced in leading organisation-wide programs and projects with strong project management skills and a proven ability to deliver business improvements on time.
• Skilled in analytical research strategic reporting and communication with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
• Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and as a trusted internal business partner enabling innovation and business value creation.
• Experience with business intelligence tools and performance dashboards.

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.

This is a permanent fulltime position.

This is a Level 7 position which has a current salary range of $124098 per annum (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rachel Emmott Manager Strategy & Performance .

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

Applications close 10pm on 6 October 2025.

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.

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