Advocacy Manager

• TRP from $183,077pa (inclusive of super, professional fees and leave loading)
• Full Time Contract - 4 years
• 38 hour week - Mon to Fri
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

This role sits within our External Relations team, which works in partnership with Council divisions and external stakeholders to drive strategic coordination, advocacy and other services that enhance Council’s corporate image and deliver positive community outcomes aligned to Council’s strategic vision and goals.

Our advocacy agenda is focused on creating positive collaboration between all levels of government to unlock our city's potential. Our team seeks to bring challenges and opportunities to the attention of decision-makers through constructive engagement and collaboration. This ensures policy and investment decisions of other levels of government and other strategic partners deliver the greatest benefit to our city and support our community’s vision for the City of Moreton Bay.

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About our opportunity

This is a great opportunity to drive some exciting projects for our growing city!

Leading a team of 6 government and stakeholder relations experts, we will look to you to lead the delivery of our Advocacy Plan and provide strategic advice to support the interests of City of Moreton Bay.

As part of our External Relations leadership team, you will focus on bringing opportunities to the attention of decision-makers through strategic level negotiations and constructive engagement to address the current and emerging challenges faced by the City.

In addition, you'll:

• Manage complex and multi-disciplinary proposals, strategies and projects to enhance reputation and deliver positive outcomes.
• Lead the prioritisation, development and delivery of the work program considering key risk and opportunities.
• Identify and advocate for significant investment and funding (eg. budget submissions, election commitments, grants) with State and Federal government and other sources, through extensive political, departmental, private sector and industry engagement.
• Provide support and strategic advice to the Mayor in his role as City of Moreton Bay spokesperson in a range of forums including Ministerial meetings and delegations.

About you

We are seeking an leader in strategic advocacy and government relations, excited by the opportunities and challenges our growing city presents!

You will be an exceptional communicator and bring strong influencing and negotiation skills to confidently negotiate positive policy, reputation and funding outcomes, and build on those strong political relationships you already hold.

This is a role that requires innovative, strategic thought as we strive to resolve complex issues and seek positive investment outcomes, whilst finding the balance of what is in our remit to control.

Your calm, flexible approach paired with an understanding of strategic and political perspectives on federal, state and local matters you quickly have you become a valuable member of our leadership team.  

This is a great opportunity to join Australia's 3rd largest Council, and provide strategic inspiration on ambitious projects that will benefit our community for generations to come.  

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Applications close: Sunday 14 April 2024