Senior Advisor

$138,183-$155,523 (based on experience) plus 11% SuperannuationPermanent OpportunityWe are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.Together we Make the DifferenceHow this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…The Senior Adviser is a pivotal role which works cohesively with all members of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer to provide support and high quality strategic advice. This position will actively enhance the effectiveness and delivery of CEO priorities and the business objectives of the City of Melbourne. These priorities are a mix of internal strategic organisational development priorities, adjacent to supporting the organisation to deliver on the objectives in the Council Plan and other strategic frameworks.The Senior Advisor position functions as an expert guide providing support to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team and team members from across the organisation recommending strategies, assisting with decision-making, and refining accepted practices to ensure maximum effectiveness and results for council.What you will bring…

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
• Proven experience in effectively managing complex issues within a highly reactive and complex environment.
• Proven ability to analyse complex, politically sensitive information and formulate measured responses.
• Influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience in achieving effective business outcomes.
• High level communication skills (verbal/written) with the ability to use discretion and judgement in a complex environment.
• High level analytical and lateral thinking skills with the ability to operate autonomously and take initiative.
• High level experience in developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders at all levels and a sound understanding of stakeholder needs.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.How to apply…As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘What you will bring…’

• respond to the following questions:
• What excites you about the possibility of joining our team and taking on this role?
• What can you bring to this role that will help you and the team succeed?
• What is the best team culture that you have worked with previously and how did you contribute to that

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Tuesday 7 May, 2024.Please address your covering letter to Elliot Anderson (Acting) Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer.For further information about the role please contact: quetta.serradura@melbourne.vic.gov.auFor those interested in , the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contactCity of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to ourCity of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.