Strategic Portfolio Advisor

6 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide City Council Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Executive Advisor to support City of Adelaide's new City Community portfolio and provide high-level support and advice to ensure the effective management and achievement of strategic goals.

This role involves proactively seeking information on sensitive, complex, and political matters, acting as a key point of contact for the Director, City Community and coordinating responses across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute towards the achievement of strategic projects and priorities.
  • Maintain and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist the Director City Community through researching and preparing high-quality briefing papers, reports, presentations, and speeches.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Analytical skills to formulate measured responses that minimise risk exposure.
  • Professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality in a high-profile environment.
  • The ability to prioritise and be flexible when responding to changing priorities and demands.
  • Substantial experience in managing executive advice services, procedures, and policies that contribute significantly to corporate goals and objectives.
  • Proven experience in developing professional documents, including correspondence, presentations, submissions, briefing papers, and reports.
  • The ability to lead and manage projects in a highly accountable environment.

About Us

Located in Kaurna Country, City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage and unique natural surroundings. Our focus is on community wellbeing and quality of life, investing in city improvements and future planning. We thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe, celebrating diversity and difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a significant impact on our city. Estimated salary: $131,166 (commencing January 2025). The position is full-time, permanent, and commences at Level 8 classification.



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