The details:

This role sits within our External Relations - Advocacy team, which works in partnership with Council divisions and external stakeholders to drive strategic coordination, advocacy and other services that enhance Council’s reputation and deliver positive economic and community outcomes which support Council’s strategic goals.

Our advocacy agenda is focused on creating positive collaboration between all levels of government to unlock our city's potential. Our team seeks to bring challenges and opportunities to the attention of decision-makers through constructive engagement and collaboration. This ensures policy and investment decisions of other levels of government and other strategic partners deliver the greatest benefit to our city and support our community’s vision for City of Moreton Bay.

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About our opportunity

Working closely with the Principal, you will provide specialist technical and strategic advice and be responsible for the delivery of complex advocacy proposals and projects in a politically sensitive environment to support Council’s advocacy agenda and the strategic interests of City of Moreton Bay.

This role sits within the Major Projects function of the advocacy team - working on key projects that have potential to make a real impact on the lives of our community - from major infrastructure to leveraging the benefits for Moreton Bay from the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.

You will develop and implement strategic, tactical and operational plans, projects and initiatives that enhance Council’s reputation and deliver positive investment and advocacy outcomes for the city. Additionally you will:

• Act as a technical specialist providing guidance and support to key stakeholders in the implementation of Council’s advocacy agenda including seeking external funding.
• Lead the delivery of complex and multi-disciplinary proposals and projects across the council and with external partners to achieve strategic and business outcomes.
• Provide advice and actively manage issues by understanding differing stakeholder perspectives, complex and politically sensitive relationships, and providing support to achieve positive outcomes for Council.

About you

An excellent communicator, you will be an expert in building both internal and external relationships and providing accurate and timely advice. You’ll also have ample experience and knowledge in the delivery of complex projects.

Your experience in policy research, paired with your highly-developed analytical skills and an ability to take a strategic, political perspective on federal, state and local matters, you will quickly become a valuable member of our team. In addition you will have experience in:

• Coordinating projects with government, industry and community partners.
• Negotiating positive policy, reputation and funding outcomes and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Preparing complex technical reports and proposals, actions plans and briefing papers.

This is a great opportunity to join Australia's 3rd largest Council, and be part of some ambitious projects that will benefit our community for generations to come.  

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Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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