$106,988 + 9.5% Superannuation

Temporary 30 October 2019 to 21 August 2020

As a leading local government, the City of Melbourne aims to achieve our goal for Melbourne to be a bold, inspirational and sustainable city. Each year we deliver a vast range of projects and programs, designed to ensure we remain one of the world’s most sustainable, accessible and equitable cities.

The City of Melbourne is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety. We actively support diversity, inclusion and flexibility in our workplace and in turn are seeking people who can demonstrate and display our City of Melbourne values of accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and the desire to strive for excellence. Together we Make the Difference.

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

As the Senior Business Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing delivery of projects and services to drive international partnerships in the designated priority sectors and market(s). This position includes business facilitation and knowledge acquisition/sharing to best service Melbourne’s interest through its global partnerships

You will be responsible for forming and fostering relationships with multiple stakeholders (local and international) including state, federal and industry bodies to ensure the effective delivery of role outcomes.

You are someone who has a sound understanding of cultural differences and the ability to appropriately manage business outcomes and relationships.

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 Degree in business or international relations together and/or extensive relevant industry experience in the areas of international relations and global partnerships

• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance and reporting

• Demonstrated business understanding of priority international markets and proven experience in providing authoritative and effective advice and strategies to drive international partnerships

• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex multi-faceted programs and projects aligned with overall strategy and within rigorous policy, risk and governance frameworks

• Demonstrated political acumen and astuteness in a complex and international business and local government environment

• High level and multi-lingual communication/cultural skills with the ability to convey and effectively impart information and negotiate and influence outcomes.

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, responding to the selection criteria (no more than two pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

   

Please address your covering letter to Frances Fu, Team Leader International.

The position description for this role will not be provided at this stage of application.

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

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. We also recognise the strength and value of Aboriginal people and encourage their applications.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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