AddressPermanent, Full Time
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
Are you an experienced people leader in communications or business strategy seeking a role that not only challenges you professionally but also provides a strong sense of purpose? We’re looking for a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking individual to play an active role in contributing to our ambitious strategic vision for Lake Macquarie City, where your ideas and the work you do every day enriches the lives of the more than 220,000 people who call our city home.
As Manager Communications and Corporate Strategy, you will bring a strategic focus and oversee the execution of communications, engagement, corporate planning and Council support strategies and plans. You will lead a team of up to 25 employees across communications, community engagement, branding, government relations, media, Councillor support and Corporate Strategy.
Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
Key to success in this role is your wealth of experience leading and supporting a highly experienced team of professionals within a large, complex organisation. You will have the ability to set and implement a clear strategic direction and drive continuous improvement whilst navigating and balancing conflicting needs and expectations of stakeholders. People will describe you as an energising and transformative leader, someone who is collaborative and team orientated, yet prepared to challenge and be flexible to shifting priorities. Motivated and innovative, you will be a future-facing thinker who enjoys challenging your own ideas and those of your colleagues, in a way that brings people with you.
Along with the full criteria within the Position Statement, the successful candidate will also have:
- Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in communications, marketing, business or a related discipline with extensive experience in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor with highly tuned political acumen providing communications advice to the elected Council, Executive and managers.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and balance conflicting needs and expectations of stakeholders, a fluid government policy and priority environment, corporate and social responsibilities and resource constraints in a way that drives the best outcomes for the city.
- Experience in developing effective strategic advocacy and community engagement campaigns.
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
This position provides:
- competitive remuneration package
- 35-hour working week
- long service leave after 5 years
- along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 2 June 2024
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please click here or contact Penny Howell, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, on 0437 931 *** or via email *******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
- We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to criminal record check and a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
