Strategic Projects, Partnerships and Planning Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Strategic Projects, Partnerships and Planning Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full time, ongoing position
• Brand new position!
• $86,648 - $94,276 (plus Super and RDO)

• Full time, ongoing position
• Brand new position!
• $86,648 - $94,276 (plus Super and RDO)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Strategic Projects, Partnerships and Planning Officer to join our team at the City of Boroondara on a full time, ongoing basis.

Your role with us

Reporting to the Manager Family, Youth and Recreation you will be responsible for managing strategic projects with a focus on the early years. You will also work across the broad range of services within Family, Youth and Recreation to proactively identify emerging community needs.

You will be responsible for

• Contributing to the development of community infrastructure and relevant services through community engagement;
• Conducting established early years planning initiatives;
• Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key agencies and community groups;
• Overseeing the delivery and performance of key community services linked to the provision of Council funds; and
• Providing timely reports relating to key strategic projects

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring demonstrated relevant experience in managing strategic projects and playing a key role in the development of community infrastructure. Your proven skills and ability in analysing stakeholder needs and finding suitable solutions while using sound methodology will be paramount to your success in this role. You will possess a tertiary qualification in community development, education or a related field.

Want to know more?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application online via our website, by close of business, Sunday 5 August 2018

For any further information please refer to the position description, or contact Andrew McHugh on 9278 4610.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.  To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. 

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state. 

With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!