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Parramatta City Council

Senior Advisor to the Lord Mayor

Parramatta

September 12, 2024

About the Role
As the Senior Advisor to the Lord Mayor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the Lord Mayor’s positive relations with internal and external stakeholders, including the management of correspondence, community engagements, media and social media.
As this position provides high level direct support to the Lord Mayor, including attendance at events on behalf of, or to support, the Lord Mayor, flexibility will be required for in office attendance that may be higher than the standard requirements across Council.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct research and analysis to develop policy proposals and project-related advice for the Lord Mayor.
Provide strategic advice and manage relationships with key city stakeholders
Prepare high-quality analyses, reports, briefings, and presentations for the Lord Mayor
Manage the Lord Mayor's correspondence, communications, and social media content
Coordinate with the Lord Mayor's support team to ensure consistent guidance and assistance
Liaise with Members of Parliament, industry, and community groups on policy issues.
Manage complex and politically sensitive information with confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact.
Maintain good governance to ensure risks are mitigated and planning, reporting and statutory compliance is achieved.

About You:

A Degree qualification in policy, government or business, or relevant experience in a highly politicised environment.
5 years’ experience providing advice and support to elected representatives or senior executives.
Experience in a political context and understanding of Local Government.
A strong understanding of local government functions and political processes.
Exceptional communication skills, with experience in preparing speeches, briefings, and strategic reports.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver outcomes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Previous experience working in Government is essential.

What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $134,101 to 147,701 plus 11.5% superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements.
14 weeks paid parental leave
Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
Significant leave benefits (flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
Learning and development opportunities

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .

This role requires a strong onsite presence to ensure operational excellence and high-quality service delivery.
How to apply
Candidates must apply online by uploading a resume and brief cover letter.
Applications close 4pm, 22nd September 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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