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Liverpool City Council - Manager Performance and Innovation (Chief Audit Executive) - Jason Breton Chief Executive Officer - FlowPaper FlipBook
Liverpool City Council is building something different at the centre of the organisation: an Office of the CEO designed not just to administer, but to activate opportunity.
This office brings together three powerful levers that councils rarely pull in unison—strategic opportunities, revenue generation, and the property portfolio.
Individually, each matter. Together, they become an engine for economic development.
Growth doesn’t happen by accident. Strategic opportunities set direction and ambition. Revenue capability turns ideas into investable outcomes. Property—often a council’s largest balance sheet asset—becomes a catalyst, not a cost, shaping places, attracting investment, and unlocking jobs.
Liverpool is a large LGA in the heart of South West Sydney comprising 42 city, suburban and rural suburbs over 306 square kilometres. The Darug (Dharug) and Dharawal (Tharawal) nations are the traditional custodians of the land which forms the City of Liverpool and is now home to more than 250,000 people from more than 140 different backgrounds - one of the most diverse areas in Sydney. Liverpool is experiencing substantial growth. Liverpool’s population is forecast to grow to 352,811 by 2046.
As the capital of South West Sydney, Liverpool is home to the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, set to open in 2026. The airport and associated Aerotropolis are expected to generate significant employment and economic opportunities for Liverpool, including knowledge-intensive jobs.
The greater Sydney metropolitan area is growing, and its metropolitan centres are transforming. Liverpool is at the heart of this transformation as the thriving economic hub and capital of Southwest Sydney with its key location and advantages in health and medical research, distribution, logistics and professional services. Indeed by 2046, Liverpool’s population is forecast to reach approximately 352,811 people, putting significant pressure on the availability of housing, services, employment and transport infrastructure.
Its economy is booming with Liverpool’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) growing at 14.2% compared to NSW at 3.8% with top industries being construction, manufacturing, health and logistics - contributing billions of dollars to the economy.
Liverpool is a key employment destination for the region and emerging University City with the Moorebank Intermodal, University of Western Sydney, Liverpool hospital and Academic Precinct and University of Wollongong all having a presence here. The city of Liverpool is crucial to the future of Sydney with the Bradfield Aerotropolis at its centre. Liverpool is located within the Western Parkland City and is primed to undergo considerable growth and development as home to the Western Sydney International Airport.
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Liverpool is building its reputation as a globally connected city, reinforced by world-class infrastructure, education, research, and talent. These strengths align directly with the NSW Innovation Blueprint pillars: research translation, precinct development, talent pathways, and industry-university-government collaboration.
WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (WSI) (NSW Innovation Blueprint: Precinct Development & Global Connectivity)
24/7 curfew-free Western Sydney International Airport (opening 2026)
Global freight and passenger connectivity Strategic link to Moorebank Intermodal and national supply chains
Liverpool Innovation Precinct anchored by $790M hospital redevelopment
Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research including Perich Centre for Robotics leading breakthroughs in cancer, robotics, neuroscience, and population health
Strong health-tech, Industry 4.0, and university collaboration networks
Translating world-class research into commercial and social outcomes
Cluster of universities: Western Sydney University, University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, University of Notre Dame, and TAFE NSW
University of Sydney formal partnership, MOU with UNSW embedding students in industry projects
Continuous pipeline of graduates across STEM, health, logistics, and business
Young, multilingual, and adaptable workforce (median age 34; >60% multilingual)
SME support, workforce development, and inclusive innovation pathways
Industry-ready skills pipeline aligned to NSW growth priorities
Liverpool is being transformed through a once-in-a-generation pipeline of catalytic projects. These investments are reshaping the city’s economy, creating jobs, and building a dynamic urban future.
Project
Value
Completion
Liverpool Innovation Precinct (LIP)
Staged
Anchored by $790M hospital redevelopment; med-tech, education, and research hub linking universities, Ingham Institute, and health sector.
Civic Place
2026
Landmark mixed-use civic, education and commercial hub, integrating Council chambers, library, university presence, and cultural space.
Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport
2026
28,000 jobs; global freight and tourism gateway with 24/7 curfew-free operations.
Airport Transit Link
Staged
Direct rapid connection from Liverpool CBD to WSI and the Aerotropolis.
Moorebank Intermodal Terminal
Ongoing
6,800 jobs; handling 1.5M+ TEU annually; national freight and logistics hub with direct Port Botany rail link.
Moore Point
$2B+ (est.)
Staged
Major mixed-use precinct on the Georges River delivering housing, retail, and public domain renewal; activating Liverpool’s waterfront.
Liverpool’s economy is diverse and resilient, underpinned by a mix of established industries and emerging sectors. The city is building on its strengths to attract high-value investment and create sustainable jobs.
8,600+ Jobs
$1.6B Output
INDUSTRY 4.0 ADOPTION circular economy innovation
10,000+ Jobs
4 UNIVERSITIES + $790M hospital redevelopment
8,000+ Jobs
$1.2B Output
AIRPORT AND INTERMODAL + major freight corridors
5,200+ Jobs
RAPID GROWTH in legal, financial, and consulting
12,000+ Jobs
LIVERPOOL CBD attracts 10M+ visitors annually
A major program of public and private investment is reshaping Liverpool’s economic landscape. These projects will unlock new opportunities across transport, logistics, health, education, and urban renewal.
Project
Value
Completion
WSI Airport
2026
28,000 jobs, global freight/ tourism hub
Project
Value
Completion
Moorebank Intermodal
Ongoing
6,800 jobs, 850k TEU/yr
Project
Value
Completion
Airport Transit Link
Staged
Direct CBD–WSI connection
Project
Value
Completion
Civic Place
2026
Civic hub, office, library, plaza, education
Project
Value
Completion
Liverpool Innovation Precinct (LIP)
Staged
Med-tech, research, education anchor
Intent and Primary Purpose of the Position/s This is a high-trust autonomous and responsible role measured by business performance, which includes is not limited to the following responsibilities:
Delivering on the suite of strategic and operational documents required to ensure compliance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements set out in the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation).
Developing and implementing a performance monitoring and reporting framework across all aspects of Council’s service delivery and business functions. This role will identify, procure, embed, deliver and report on quantitative measurement on all relevant activities.
Developing, leading and embedding an innovative environment across Council through an Innovation Program with initiatives that drive optimal performance across all functions.
Leading the delivery of compliance with the Risk Management and Internal Audit Guidelines, including, but not limited to, supporting the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee and supporting the delivery of improvements identified in audits, any Public Inquiry and other relevant investigations.
Co-developing and supporting implementation of Council’s AI strategy and policy, driving innovation through emerging technologies like machine learning and automation, with a focus on improving customer experience and service delivery.
Build an innovative environment embedded in the organisation that fosters a culture of creativity and aligns innovation efforts by leading and driving innovation projects.
Delivers an Innovation Strategy aligned with the Council goals with delivered initiatives that have calculated risks and breakdown silos.
Identify emerging trends and undertake research and analysis of benchmark performance capabilities, opportunities and challenges that may impact Liverpool - providing a strategic response to the Executive Team.
Evidence a knowledge base of contemporary global innovation with initiatives around benchmark performance capabilities, opportunities and challenges that improve Liverpool Council.
Project manage strategic performance and innovation projects in support of the CSP ensuring compliance to the Delivery Management Framework (DMF).
Proven adherence to project management methodology that also demonstrates how these are aligned with Council values.
Co-operatively work with relevant Directors to contribute to the development of and delivery of their strategic goals as they relate to performance of their Directorates.
Evidence, with examples, of how this role contributes to the wider performance and innovation metrics and outcomes for Directorates each and every calendar year through quarterly updates.
Workforce decisions in a project management environment
Based on the project WHS responsibilities as a PCBU or Principal Contractor & aligned with WHS management system
Each Strategic Project must include a Project Risk Register (PRR) on CAMMS maintained by this role
Allocated per project as applicable
Who
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic performance and innovation reporting and advice
Directors
Strategic performance and innovation reporting where that reporting intersects with Directorate requirements and performance
Managers
Strategic performance and innovation collaboration where that reporting intersects with Directorate requirements and performance
Relevant degree or equivalent in business, risk management, information technology or a related field, combined with management experience in similar areas of expertise.
Demonstrated excellence in project management that typically involve multiple agencies and/or stakeholders. This includes developing comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for successful execution.
Demonstrated experience in managing and monitoring budgets and project risks
Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary professional teams to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance
Exceptional business acumen, including proficiency in financial and budget management, project management, decision making, analytical capability, and strategic problem solving.
Demonstrated understanding of local government governance, and financial and risk management frameworks and other relevant legislation
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working and solutioning collaboratively with various government agencies.
Strategic thinker with excellent judgement, political acumen, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in utilising systems such as Pathway, HPE Content Manager/TRIM, GIS & Technology 1.
Project Management Professional (PMBOK or Prince2)