Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia City of Melbourne Full time

**$113,553-$127,799 (based on experience) plus 10.5% Superannuation**

**Permanent Opportunity**
**working with the Office of the Lord Mayor and Acting Lord Mayor**

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we
**Make the Difference**

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

The Policy Advisor contributes to the Lord Mayor’s Office (LMO) objectives by providing strategic advice and briefing material to assist the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor in their civic leadership responsibilities and the organisation generally on matters relevant to Council business and stakeholder engagement.

The position of Policy Advisor will contribute to providing high-level policy advice from the Executive Leadership Team and other stakeholders to the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor on a wide range of matters; this includes drafting policy documents, guidelines, and external correspondence.

The position includes responsibility for undertaking research, analysis of proposals and external policy submissions. The position will at times, provide Secretariat and other support to the team.

***
**What you will bring**
- Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values - accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
- 5+ years’ experience in issue management in a complex and fast-moving environment where there may be competing claims, priorities and interests that require strategic planning and skilled judgment to achieve a positive resolution.
- Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, law, economics, social science or similar is desirable.
- Extensive experience in undertaking policy research, investigation and analysis, and the ability to present advice both verbally and in writing within a large, complex organisation.
- Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written. Including the ability to prepare briefs, reports, complex correspondence, presentations, and speech notes.
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and demonstrated professional, diplomatic, assertive, discreet, and courteous ability.
- An understanding of Australia’s system of government, including Local Government, and the role of Councillors, the Lord Mayor and the Deputy Lord Mayor.
- Proven discretion and judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential information in a high-pressure environment with a high level of media or public relations focus.
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated flexibility in a team environment, with an ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who works in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under
**Position Information.**

**How to apply**
- attach your resume
- respond to the selection criteria, in a separate document (no more than two pages), as listed above under **‘**What you will bring** ’**

Please address your covering letter to** Sid Wynen
- (Acting) Chief of Staff, Office of the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor**

Applications will be accepted up until
**11:45pm Wednesday 24 May, 2023.**

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