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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in a exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- the package: circa $163,694 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton
- 5 weeks annual leave
- access to leaseback vehicle
- assistance with relocation expenses
- access to fitness passport
About the role
Exciting leadership opportunities are rare, but we have one that could be perfect for you. We are seeking a dynamic and driven communications and engagement professional to join our team. Reporting to the Director Corporate and Community, you will lead four teams managing Communications, Community and Visitor engagement, Libraries, and the Regional Gallery. This role is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to our organisation's success. As the Manager Communications and Engagement, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting the execution of strategies and enhancing performance and engagement across all levels.
This position drives the community engagement strategy and other plans and strategies, including the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, Crime Prevention Strategy, Communications Strategy, and Destination Management Plan. Your work will directly contribute to our organisation's mission and vision, inspiring and motivating others to do the same. Your impact in this position will be significant. You will be designing, developing, and delivering effective communication strategies and related processes to ensure the development of appropriate engagement in line with the Community Strategic Plan and Community Engagement Plan.
You'll align communications and engagement strategies and plans with the organisation's strategic priorities and relevant plans/strategies. Provide leadership and coordination to a team of professional staff in delivering arts, cultural, social, and educational activities, programs, exhibitions, and events.
To be successful in this position, we will require you to have tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, policy, or a related discipline, as well as extensive experience in a similar position with a demonstrated professional development background. You will have an excellent track record of execution in supporting Business Unit, People, and Community strategies, outstanding consulting skills with the ability to build relationships of trust and influence with the leadership team, and business acumen with the ability to derive the linkages between business strategy and people levers.
Experience in specific communications and engagement positions and/or the government section will be highly valued. As a relationship builder and collaborator, you'll be able to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships across business sections and People functions, including the Leadership Team. You will understand the relationship between strategy and people levers, which will set you apart from others. In addition to having an analytical mindset that produces and drives strategic business decisions, you'll be results-focused with time and priority management skills.
If you think you're up for the challenge and want to make an impact in local government, please contact Ms Alex Moar, Director Corporate and Community, on (02) 6643 0***.
Download the position description here.
Download the prospectus here.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential criteria
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Target questions - answer the target questions in your cover letter
- Describe an unpopular decision you had to make and how you communicated that to stakeholders.
- Using an example, describe how you have achieved strategic outcomes by working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
Closing date
Tuesday 7 May 2024, at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply:
- Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
- For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
