Manager Performance and Innovation (Chief Audit Executive)
Liverpool City Council | Office of the CEO | Permanent Full-Time
Growth doesn't happen by accident.
Liverpool City Council is building something different — an Office of the CEO designed to activate opportunity, drive revenue generation and optimise our property portfolio.
As the capital of South West Sydney, home to over 250,000 people and projected to reach 352,000 by 2046, Liverpool is forging its reputation as a globally connected city, supercharged by the new Western Sydney International Airport. One of the state's oldest local government areas and one of its newest cities, Liverpool is a shining example of transformation, sustainability and renewal.
This is the moment. We need the right leader to help shape it.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a high-trust leadership role at the intersection of performance, innovation, risk and accountability. You will own Liverpool's performance monitoring framework, lead our Innovation Program, serve as Chief Audit Executive, and co-develop our AI strategy — reimagining how local government delivers for its community.
You will develop and embed a council-wide performance monitoring and reporting framework, lead an Innovation Program that drives optimal performance and breaks down silos, and oversee internal audit and risk compliance. Working closely with the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee, you will also co-develop and implement Council's AI strategy to transform customer service and service delivery, while delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and on budget.
About You
You bring a relevant degree in business, risk management, IT or a related field, combined with senior management experience and proven excellence in multi-agency project management. You have a track record of leading teams and fostering cultures of innovation and high performance, a sound understanding of local government governance and risk frameworks, and exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment round out your profile.
You possess highly developed analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to rapidly establish performance metrics and KPIs that are meaningful at every level of the business — from executive leadership through to frontline teams. Your proven excellence in transforming complex data into actionable insights, including through visualisation tools such as Power BI and the development of dynamic dashboards, will be critical to success in this role. A strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment round out your profile.
Why Liverpool?
Liverpool is not waiting for the future — it is creating it. You will work alongside an ambitious executive team with direct access to the CEO, in a role that genuinely shapes the trajectory of a city. Our culture is built on a simple belief: a better way — every day. Help build the Liverpool of tomorrow.
To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure.
For any questions or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 14th April 2026.
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