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This key role in the team will positively influence the outcome of major State Government infrastructure and housing projects, generating lasting community benefit for the Stonnington community.
As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with external agencies including Homes Victoria, Metro Tunnel and Rail Project Victoria. You will foster strong relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including Councillors, Executive Team, local community and State government project teams.
The role will involve developing advocacy positions, project managing the coordination of inputs from teams across Council, liaising with State Government Teams and negotiating outcomes in the interest of the municipality. Continuing to support the elevation of the team across the organisation and within the wider industry, the successful applicant will use prior knowledge and experience in planning/master planning to identify key issues and opportunities with State Government proposals, monitor progress of projects against agreed program timeframes and deliverables, and ensure interdependent Council projects and authorities are engaged and informed. You will also represent Council to a high professional level at various related internal and external stakeholder meetings and forums.
This is a temporary full-time position for 2.5 years with an annual salary range of $103,458 - $114,909 per annum + 10.5% superannuation and a monthly day off arrangement. Flexible work options are available such as a compressed 4-day work week and hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 2 days within the office. When on-site enjoy a bright modern and sustainable office, a wellbeing program and iconic High Street and Glenferrie Road location where with cafes, fashion, beauty and health clubs are in abundance.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive within this role you will be enthusiastic, proactive, driven, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Within this position you will be involved in a variety of programs and projects, therefore you must be able to adapt skills to address project specific needs and conflicting demands.
Background experience and knowledge of urban/infrastructure planning particularly in a local government context would be preferred. Using demonstrated abilities to develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will help derive the best possible community outcomes from State government projects within the Municipality.
You also have:
Understanding of planning and design issues associated with major urban development/infrastructure proposals
Highly developed conceptual skills with proven capability in writing and presenting reports and making recommendations to Council/stakeholders on a wide range of matters
Proven capability in advocacy, facilitation and influencing project outcomes that align with Council’s objectives
Excellent project management, consultation and financial management skills with knowledge and/or experience of industry related project management tools
A degree in Urban Planning, Transport Planning, Engineering, or equivalent with relevant experience in infrastructure projects and/or extensive and diverse specialist experience.
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Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contactNadia Ford - Coordinator Major State Government Projects 0429 777 462 or at nford@stonnington.vic.gov.au.
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
Submitting your application
We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.
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To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
In line with the Chief Health Officers COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Direction, all persons engaged at City of Stonnington, regardless of their role, will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Successful candidates will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.
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