Manager Planning, Research and Reporting

Manager Planning, Research and Reporting

About the Small Business Development Corporation

The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is the primary provider of small business information and guidance within the Western Australian Government.
We support the development and growth of small businesses by providing information, referrals, and business advice, and deliver programs to address specific needs within the small business sector.
The SBDC also promotes the small business sector through policy review and development, research, investigations, and advocacy.

The SBDC values enterprise (a solution-focused and inventive culture); collaboration (we actively work with others to achieve shared goals); and integrity (we act with courage, honesty, and respect).

The SBDC promotes a workplace that is free of discrimination and encourages people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians, and people with disabilities to apply.
We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.
SBDC encourages people who are representative of the broad WA community to apply.

About the Position

This is a fixed term (18 month) opportunity with the possibility of extension or permanency.

Applicants assessed as suitable (but not recommended for appointment) during this selection process may be considered for appointment to other similar (fixed term or permanent) vacancies that may occur throughout the Corporation over the coming 12 months.

Are you a strategic leader ready to drive impactful change for the small business sector in Western Australia? We are seeking a dynamic Manager of Planning, Research, and Reporting to lead and shape strategic and business planning functions, establishing agency performance metrics that support the Board and executive team and drive sustainable growth and success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance planning processes, aligning objectives with actionable outcomes and effectively monitoring performance.
This is your chance to make a significant impact and leave your mark by building and improving these essential functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing and delivering corporate performance metrics and reporting.
  
• Leading a review of agency KPIs as part of the Outcomes Based Management framework.
  
• Overseeing the development of the Annual Report, showcasing achievements and ensuring compliance.
  
• Driving business improvement initiatives that optimize planning processes for greater efficiency.
  
• Developing and delivering the annual research plan to guide the agency, inform on macro environment changes impacting small businesses, and support effective advocacy, all aligned with strategic objectives.
  

A full statement of duties for the position can be found in the attached Form (JDF).

You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting Kaye Kubach, Director Strategy, Marketing and Communications on 6552 3396.

Selection Methodology

A variety of assessment methodologies may be used throughout the recruitment process, including:

• Interview
• Skills assessment
• Referee checks

The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Clearance.

Applying for the Position

To apply for this vacancy please click the 'Apply for Job' button and provide the following in Word or PDF format:

• A current and comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names of at least two relevant referees)
• A written statement that addresses the following work-related requirements (in no more than three pages) for the role:
  
• Significant experience in developing and leading strategic and business planning and strategic frameworks.
  
• Experience in developing, delivering, evaluating, and presenting research programs.
  
• Proficiency in developing and enhancing reporting systems and capabilities.
  
• Communicates and influences effectively both orally and in writing, presenting messages confidently, listening to differing ideas, and presenting persuasive counterarguments in negotiations.
  

The remainder of the work-related requirements listed in the job description forms (JDF) will be addressed at further stages of the recruitment process.

Late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.

For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact SBDC Human Resources on (08) 6552 3386.