Senior Place Partner - [Archived Advertisement]

$106,988 + 9.5% Superannuation

Permanent

City of Melbourne is committed to supporting diversity, inclusion and flexibility. Applicants seeking flexible and part-time arrangements are encouraged to apply.

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City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. You will be supported in your application via our Aboriginal Employment Team.

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne… In this senior role, you will primarily be responsible for leading, shaping and facilitating the delivery of strategic planning projects and urban renewal opportunities across the municipality, specifically those that require cross-organisational integration and coordination of internal and external stakeholders.

We are ideally seeking a candidate who can demonstrate a background in planning or development, and can show their strong understanding of the strategies, processes and opportunities for enabling successful urban renewal.  Drawing on experience of building partnerships and delivering complex placed-based outcomes, you will possess well developed strategic thinking and problem solving skills and exhibit your excellent interpersonal skills to harness relationships at all levels across within City of Melbourne and external organisations.

About the Team

The role forms part of the Place Brokerage and Facilitation team that has a focus on working in partnership with a range of stakeholders in state government and beyond to shape, facilitate and coordinate complex multi-stakeholder, place-based initiatives across the city.  The team uses strategic planning, negotiation and brokerage skills to realise outcomes primarily focused in our urban renewal areas of Docklands, Arden Macaulay and Fishermans Bend.

You can bring… (Selection criteria)

• Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in urban planning, property, economic development or a related field and extensive experience in the planning, brokering and facilitation of complex place-based projects
• Knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, urban renewal and delivery mechanisms, particularly how to enable high quality outcomes in areas undergoing change in complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively across internal teams and to develop and maintain effective relationships with external partners in government
• High-level analytical, lateral thinking and problem solving skills with experience in developing creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and the ability to conceptualise future opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to deliver complex and detailed information in a manner that is both fit for the audience and easily understood, and the ability to influence and negotiate preferred outcomes for Council
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan and manage complex projects and tasks, and to implement projects on time and on budget.

To view the physical requirements and the position description 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, outlining your interest in the role and an overview of what you can bring in reference to the selection criteria listed above under 'You can bring...'

Please address your covering letter to Dan Boden, Team Leader Place Brokerage and Facilitation.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Recruitment team on 03 9658 9140.

The Advertised Close Date and other important information can be found on www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/careers.

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