AddressManager Civic and Executive Services
1x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week
Competitive Salary
Close Date: 17 May 2024
Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade.
With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Liverpool's strategic direction, engage with key stakeholders, and drive positive outcomes for the community.
In this position, you will direct and provide expert advice on a diverse range of Council and Executive service activities including Civic engagements in a pro-active and efficient manner.
You will evaluate and develop Executive Services and responses, that provide high quality, accurate and timely services to the Mayor, Councillors, Executive Team and the broader community. Working closely with the CEO, Director Community & Lifestyles and senior staff to ensure systems and processes are forward looking, innovative, efficient and effective. You will also lead and develop a cohesive and high achieving team that promotes and delivers excellent customer service.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Relevant degree or equivalent and proven management experience
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating council meeting.
- Demonstrated achievements in leading and facilitating initiatives, including proven ability to lead and motivate others in working collaboratively in the delivery of Executive Services to a board, council and/or executive team.
- Demonstrated experience in event management from conception to completion.
- Proven experience in the development and delivery of plans and budgets and generating innovative approaches to delivering solutions and services.
- Experience in working with executive, managers, employees and other high-level stakeholders to initiate and manage projects, events or resolve high priority often sensitive and complex Council and Executive matters, by leveraging problem solving and decision making ability, to seek completion or resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the capability to negotiate and resolve issues with people at all levels and the ability to persuade and influence at a strategic and operational level. Particular highly developed verbal and presentation skills including public speaking.
- Demonstrated experience in prioritising, meeting deadlines and managing schedules and projects to tight timeframes.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.
- Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.
- Subsidised parking and a location that is also close to Liverpool station.
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Health and wellbeing benefits including Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives.
How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
