Team Leader Mayoral Office (Internal Only) at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

109342.91

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Advice, Executive Support, Stakeholder Management, Political Acumen, Leadership, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Organisational Planning, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Administrative Coordination, Event Management, Briefing Preparation, Risk Management, Confidentiality, Governance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will lead the operations of the Mayoral Office, providing high-level strategic advice, coordination, and executive support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to enable them to effectively fulfil their civic, ceremonial, and governance responsibilities. You will lead a team of 2 with responsibility for the delivery of all Civic Events, Citizenship Ceremonies and coordination of attendance at City and Community events. Key responsibilities include: * Act as the conduit between the Office of the Mayor, Councillors, and the organisation to ensure clear and effective communication. * Provide timely advice, briefings, and support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor on civic, governance, and organisational matters. * Support the Mayor in delivering their civic, ceremonial, and representative duties. * Prepare and coordinate mayoral communications including speeches, correspondence, and media materials. * Manage and coordinate the Mayor’s diary, meetings, correspondence, and administrative support functions. * Anticipate issues, risks, and priorities and provide proactive advice and support. * Lead and support administrative staff within the Mayoral Office, including coaching and day-to-day direction. * Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information. * Support coordination of civic events, meetings, and engagements, including preparation of briefing materials. About you To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in Local Government or a similar public sector environment with strong political acumen and understanding of local, state, and federal government structures, issues and responsibilities. Essential Experience: * Relevant qualification in Government Services or significant professional experience in a councillor or elected member support environment within a comparable organisation. * Proven experience in a leadership role, including leading and supporting high-performing and inclusive teams. * Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective working relationships. * Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear and concise briefings and correspondence. * Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. * Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex and fast-paced environment. * Experience monitoring emerging issues relevant to a Mayor’s Office or senior executive environment. * Working knowledge of operational budgeting and administrative coordination within a government or comparable setting. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Claire Norton | Manager Council & Executive Services | Claire.Norton@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [Claire.Norton@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Lead the operations of the Mayoral Office by providing strategic advice and executive support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Manage a small team to deliver civic events, citizenship ceremonies, and coordinate high-level communications and diary management.