| Position Summary |
The City of Brimbank is undergoing unprecedented transformation and investment as the centre of Melbourne's West and over the next decade game changing public infrastructure such as the Western Rail Plan, will bring once in a generation opportunities. Council is seeking an experienced Senior Advisor to help shape Council’s advocacy and ensure these and many more opportunities are maximised for our community.
The position will work with Councillors and Senior Management to drive the Council's advocacy agenda on a range of critical issues affecting the Brimbank community. The position requires an experienced professional with high level skills in public policy and stakeholder relations, excellent political acumen and a proven track record in leading advocacy campaigns.
This is a temporary role up until 30/06/2021
Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone, including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
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| Selection Criteria |
Essential: Ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours.
Essential: Relevant tertiary qualifications in political sciences, public policy or related discipline.
Essential: Several years relevant experience in implementing advocacy initiatives in a government or community based setting.
Essential: Proven research, policy and planning experience in a government or community-based setting.
Essential: High level communication skills, report writing, policy and public speaking skills with the ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and gain cooperation and assistance from others as required.
Essential: Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including the community, business, service providers, peak bodies and government organisations.
Essential: Proven project management skills including demonstrated ability to think and act laterally to develop innovative solutions to complex community issues and meet specified and often short work timeframes.
Desirable: • Current Drivers Licence. |