Advisor - Mayor and CEO
This is a key role which facilitates good communication between the Mayor and the City.
Summary about this job
Public Relations & Corporate Affairs
Company: City of Greater Geelong
Location: South West Coast VIC
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-5296-8784
Fax: +61-7-5386-4993
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Detail information about job Advisor - Mayor and CEO. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the Office of the Chief Executive
The Office of the CEO is responsible for the strategic direction of the City of Greater Geelong, ensuring the City operates as efficiently and effectively as possible.
About the role
The Advisor – Mayor and CEO is responsible for facilitating good communication between the Mayor and the City, providing advice, support and guidance across a range of civic and governance matters to ensure that the Mayor and CEO can effectively fulfil their civic duties.
Key responsibilities
- Role model and promote Council values in all aspects of duty.
- Assist with issues management across the organisation in accordance with the management policy and procedure.
- Identify, research and analyse information relating to current issues in local government and the Greater Geelong area, and current priorities and projects of the CEO.
- Monitor and develop appropriate government relations strategies to enhance opportunities for the City.
- Assist in strategic narrative and advice to the CEO on political matters in accordance with Council objectives.
- Ensure effective coordination of communication, information and advice as between the Mayor and the CEO.
- Provide end-to-end assistance to any event attended by the Mayor, including attending as required to provide the required support.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the operational needs of the Mayor and the organisation, including work outside of normal business hours.
Key selection criteria
- Ability to quickly develop detailed knowledge of, the City’s structures, administrative mechanisms, governance protocols, and business procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to positively liaise and negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders at the highest level.
- The ability to operate effectively, efficiently and flexibly with experience in managing competing priorities and multiple workflows.
- Ability to identify and provide advice on strategic issues.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver successful outcomes in a timely and consistent manner.
- Experience in providing quality assurance for a range of formal communications including correspondence, briefings, speeches, media releases, submissions and reports.
- Experience in working in a politically sensitive and/or confidential environment.
About the City
As Victoria's largest regional municipality, the City provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location - all only 1 hour from Melbourne. We enjoy an open and inclusive culture with great employment conditions, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and many varied learning and development opportunities. The City is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce can bring to our community.
Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Enquiries: Kelly Ivens | 03 5272 4862 | [email protected]
Applications close 5:00pm Friday 3 August 2018.
Position Description