Synopsis
- Fabulous team environment supporting our Councillors
- Permanent Full Time
- $97,080 - $109,271 + 11% Superannuation + ADO option
We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.
We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.
How this position will Make the Difference to
#teammelbourne
As a Capital City Council, Councillors need to fulfil important decision-making and city representation responsibilities, including portfolio roles our Councillor Liaison Team assist in supporting all this important work!
In this role, you will join our dynamic team to provide a range of administrative, liaison and advisory services to the Council of the City of the Melbourne.
You will play a key part in helping Councillors meet the demands of their role, while working in a committed team who work collaboratively to provide an exceptional service.
As a Councillor representative, you will work in a complex environment and require an understanding of the challenges associated with working with diverse community and stakeholder issues in a political environment, and one where Council policy and strategic direction is sometimes challenged.
What You Will Bring (Selection Criteria)
- 5 years experience in project management, delivery of small to medium projects in a diverse organisation with multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to concurrently manage multiple projects on time, to budget and to client satisfaction within a structured reporting framework.
- Sound understanding of project management methodologies and a demonstrated understanding of standard forms of construction contracts and construction industry practices.
- Proven ability to manage a project team of external consultants and contractors ensuring high level performance and taking decisive corrective action when necessary.
- High level relationship and stakeholder management skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders with a broad range of expectations and client needs which are often of a competing nature.
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare briefing papers, reports, complex correspondence and presentations and speech notes.
- Understanding of Local Government, including an understanding of the role of Councillors, the Lord Mayor, and Deputy Lord Mayor.
What We Can Offer You At City Of Melbourne
- Attractive Remuneration & Benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks paid parental leave, study assistance & great corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.
- Permanent Full Time Opportunity: Permanent full-time opportunity based in one iconic Melbourne Town Hall.
- Work-Life Balance and Flexible Working: At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; manage your own schedule, work from home, and explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options.
- Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of enthusiastic people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.
How To Apply
As part of the online application form you are required to:
- attach your resume.
- attach a separate cover letter (no more than 1-2 pages) addressing why we should consider you for this position
applications will be accepted up until
11:45PM, Wednesday 19 June 2024
Please address your covering letter to
Jack Hanna, Executive Officer, Councillor Liaison.
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We are looking for someone who is professional, hardworking and action orientated if this sounds like you then please read on!
What you will bring
- An ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values integrity, courage, accountability, respect and excellence.
- Substantial advisory or support experience at a senior executive or public office level, including an ability to undertake research, investigation and analysis, and present research findings both verbally and in writing.
- High level analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, and experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships with diverse communities.
- Proven discretion and judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment, and one with a prominent level of media or public relations focus.
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated flexibility in a team environment, along with an ability to work within a deadline driven environment with competing priorities.
