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Strike 1 Recruitment Pty LtdSee more

addressAddressHobart, TAS
type Form of workFull-time
CategoryBusiness

Job description

Our organisation:
Our client is the key driver of community and economic growth for the region. Located in New Norfolk, the municipality covers approximately 4,111 sq. km, including a 2,789 km World Heritage area, and has a population of approximately 10,500. The organisation delivers a range of services and programs for the community and is a values-based organisation with a committed workforce.

The organisational values are:
  • Quality Service
  • Collaboration
  • Growth
  • Integrity
  • Wellbeing
Purpose of the position:
The Strategy and Economic Development Coordinator will be responsible for:

  • Leading the corporate planning function, including the production of key Council corporate documents – the Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Report;
  • Providing high-quality corporate planning analysis, support, information, and advice, including organisational performance and risk management;
  • Coordinating the delivery of the wider governance, policy, strategy, community, and economic development projects;
  • Coordinating and facilitating community engagement and consultation related to the development/review of the Strategic Plan and related projects; and
  • Supporting a team-based culture that fosters collaborative working relationships, innovation, continuous improvement, and effective performance.
Strategy and corporate planning:
Use corporate planning processes to assist Council to identify and determine clear priorities for action by supporting the Executive

Leadership Team, including assisting with the:
  • Establishment of a governance framework and the approved Advisory Body structure;
  • Strategic Plan review, preparation and annual progress reporting and review;
  • Annual Plan review, preparation, and progress reporting;
  • Assisting with the development and review of policy and maintaining the policy register; and
  • Annual environmental scans of the Council’s operating environment. Economic Development Stimulate a prosperous economy within the Derwent Valley and a Council that is “open for business” assisting with the:
  • Economic Development Strategy preparation, progress reporting and implementation;
  • Design, management, and implementation of major economic development projects;
  • Strengthening of relationships with the business sector and peak bodies;
  • Maintaining relationships with other tiers of government in relation to economic development;
  • Building and maintaining the economic profile of the Derwent
Valley that informs economic decision-making by existing and potential businesses, Council and other governments and peak bodies;

  • Assisting with economic development enquiries.
Corporate Performance:
Management and Reporting:
  • Assist in the development of a corporate performanceframework;
  • Responsible for the performance reporting in the Annual Report;
  • Assist in developing systems and processes to gather and maintain data related to corporate performance measures.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Identify and establish relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support and encourage participation in corporate planning processes and strategic projects;
  • Work with other Council staff and stakeholders across the region on the Strategic Plan and other related workstreams to achieve efficiencies and regional alignment;
  • Plan, organise and run engagement activities related to Council corporate planning and strategic projects, including preparation of consultation material and activities in partnership with the Communications Officer;
  • Input, analyse, summarise, and report on public consultation submissions/engagement activities.
Risk Management:
  • Assist with the management and maintenance of the Council’s responsibilities for risk management, including its strategic and
operational risk register; and

  • Assist Council to mitigate risk by promoting risk awareness throughout the organisation.
Organisational relationship:
Internal Liaisons;

All Council staff, including General Manager and Executive Managers.

External Liaisons:
Members of the community, government agencies, solicitors, real estate agents etc. A high standard of professionalism and

customer service is mandatory, and the incumbent must display a positive and constructive approach towards Council and its activities.

Code of conduct:
Council is committed to maintaining the highest standard in our dealings with the community and promoting equity and respecting

diversity within the workplace. The Council’s Code of Conduct for employees details the principles of good conduct and standards of

behaviour. Council has determined that the community can reasonably expect employees to demonstrate this in the

performance of their duties and functions.

Values

Promote and adhere to the Council’s Workplace Values of:
  • Quality Service
  • Collaboration
  • Growth
  • Integrity
  • Wellbeing
Teamwork:
Build and maintain effective relationships, encouraging the team’s development with the skills and knowledge required to meet objectives.

Customer service:
Provide a high level of internal and external customer service and comply with the Council’s Customer Service Charter at all times.

Confidentiality and privacy:
Keep all and any intellectual property developed, utilised, or otherwise gained by the employee in the course of employment confidential, even after completion of employment.

Ensure compliance with:
  • Right to Information Act 2009;
  • Information Privacy Act 2009; and
  • Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (TAS).
Records management:
Ensure records are used, maintained, and managed per the Council’s Information Management Policy.

Risk management:
Maintain an active awareness of Risk Management issues and practices concerning the workplace. Assist Council to mitigate risk

by promoting risk awareness throughout the organisation.

Additional duties:
Other duties as required from time to time.

Special conditions:
  • Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.
  • A current Driver’s licence is required.
Corporate accountabilities:
All staff are required to observe the following corporate accountabilities:

  • Compliance with all legislative requirements;
  • Understand and promote Council’s objectives; and
  • Adhere to Council’s plans, policies, procedures, and codes.
Extent of authority:
Judgement and Decision Making:
  • Judgment and decisions will be guided by practices, procedures, or precedent or made in consultation with the Executive Manager.
  • Within the area of knowledge and skill, ensure the completion of projects to the required
standard and ensure excellence in stakeholder engagement and delivery of quality customer service.

Delegations and Extent of Authority:
As per Council’s delegation and authorisation register.

Personal attribute:
  • Strong collaboration skills which enable effective engagement within a high-functioning cohesive team;
  • Display an attitude of discretion and integrity and the ability to cooperate with other staff;
  • Demonstrated commitment to organisational goals and customer service ;
  • Inclusive and effective communication skills and techniques with an ability to respectfully engage with, and communicate concepts, to others;
  • Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships;
  • High standard of ethics and integrity which inspires trust and confidence;
  • Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development which drives best practice;
  • Proactively utilises initiative, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement;
  • Ability to employ sound judgment and decision-making amongst competing demands; and
  • Ability to show initiative in planning and developing new ideas and approaches, and to implement and communicate change effectively.
Selection criteria:
Essential:
1. A tertiary qualification in a field relevant to corporate strategic planning and/or economic development or demonstrated experience in a similar role, i.e., public policy, social research, business, and/or related discipline;

2. Proven experience in building and maintaining strong and mutually-beneficial relationships throughout the workplace and with a range of external customers and stakeholders;

3. Project management skills;

4. Experience and knowledge of strategic planning and/or economic development, or a related field;

5. Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing, preparation of complex documentation and presentations with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to influence where appropriate;

6. Highly organised, with the appropriate time management skills to be able to meet deadlines under conflicting pressures while meeting customer expectations; and

7. Be able to provide innovative solutions/ideas.

Desirable:
  • Local Government experience will be well regarded, particularly within a corporate strategy and economic development-related field;
  • Well-developed group facilitation skills; and
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary work environment is preferred.
Please send your resume to nick@strike1.com.au

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