Strategy And Engagement Lead

• Energised and innovative team!
• Contract until May 2025
• $138,183 - $155,523 (dependent on skills and experience) + 11% Superannuation

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.Together we make a difference, together we are Team Melbourne.How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…The Strategy and Engagement Lead is responsible for leading a program of initiatives that champion and embed Melbourne's design excellence narrative as part of the City of Melbourne's award winning multidisciplinary design practice, City Design.The incumbent coordinates and manages an annual calendar of events as part of the Design Excellence Program and The Excellent City Series, in support of the program's key leadership and advocacy pillars. Key events include Design Excellence Advocacy, Melbourne Design Week and Open House Melbourne etc.A key function of this role is supporting the Director City Design in their role as an advocate for excellent design in Melbourne; producing presentations awards submissions and talking points for local, national and international awards, conferences and events; and collaborating with key cross-organisational stakeholders to influence marketing and communication outcomes to provide reputation benefit. The incumbent also collaborates with internal work areas to ensure design excellence is integrated within the narrative of high profile and complex projects and programs, providing internal communications strategic advice and support.The position requires excellent writing skills for the production of awards submissions, Council's internal and external websites and platforms, and promotional activities on social media. The incumbent needs to build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, borne of trust and credibility to achieve position objectives.What you will bring… (Selection criteria)All City of Melbourne employees will demonstrate an ability to display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence. In addition you will have

• Degree and/or equivalent qualification in strategic planning, communications, design or engagement, or other relevant significant experience.
• Excellent relationship building and management skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders with a broad range of expectations and client needs which are often of a competing nature.
• Highly developed analytical and lateral thinking skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive changes and implement innovations.
• High level of awareness and Engagement in contemporary developments / trends impacting Program delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to use discretion and judgment in a complex business and political environment.
• Proven ability to initiate ideas and work autonomously maintaining an approachable manner and capable of employing tact and constructive ideas to achieve results.
• Solid understand of relevant legislation, policies, practices and best practice approaches in procurement, project management and construction management within a government environment.

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
• attach a separate cover letter, addressing selection criteria (no more than two pages)

Please address your covering letter to Anika Labadie, Program Manager, City DesignFor further information about the position, please contactApplications will be accepted up until Sunday 19th May 2024For those interested in , the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contactThe City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police 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