Local Government Relationship Manager

2 weeks ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Lost Dogs Home Full time

Job Overview:

Work type:

Part Time
Location:

North Melbourne
Job type:

Community and Local Government
Date posted:

13 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

About us


The Lost Dogs' Home (LDH) is proud to be Australia's largest animal shelter, helping thousands of lost and abandoned animals each year.

We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the community for over 100 years. We are dedicated to providing compassionate veterinary care to all animals who find their way to us.

The role


We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a
Local Government Relationship Manager to join our Operations Team on a
permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) basis.

In this role you will play an important part in strengthening LDH's relationship with our Local Government partners who we have long standing relationships with, to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.

In addition, the role will drive business development outcomes for the Home by proactively seeking and responding to external funding opportunities such as tenders and proposals.


_Your responsibilities will be:
_

  • In consultation with Director of Operations, negotiate with existing and future local government clients to ensure that commercial arrangements deliver positive financial, reputational, and business outcome for LDH.
  • Negotiate changes and amendments to third party service contracts as required.
  • Provide regular and adhoc reporting on key operational activities, financial status and risks associated with all commercial agreements.
  • Work in conjunction with local government partners to work on funding and project management of community outreach programs, for example low cost desexing events
  • Assist in the preparation of end of month statistical reporting and invoicing.
  • Employ strong project management skills to coordinate the development of tender and funding submissions, ensuring all stakeholder contributions are accurate and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience in a Customer/Client Relationship Manager role or similar (5+ years preferred)
  • Proven stakeholder relationship management with ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships in local council, government and nongovernment sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating RFT/RFQ response and submission process, ideally for government funding opportunities.
  • Strong commercial acumen and problemsolving skills coupled with proven experience negotiating favourable terms in commercial contracts.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to drive work outcomes with no line management authority.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical tender and proposal writing skills.

What we can offer you

  • Unique work environment, supporting a great cause
  • A rewarding job opportunity to help change the lives of shelter animals
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program and onsite counselling service
  • Discounts at our Vet Clinic Frank Samways
  • Friendly, passionate and support team who share a commitment to delivering exceptional animal welfare outcomes.

How to apply
**_The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory background screening checks._

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