Policy and Projects Advisor

**Policy and Projects Advisor**:
**Job no**: 497697

**Work type**: Permanent Full Time

**Classification**: Band 7 ($98,102 - $108,813 pa)

**Categories**: Administration & Support, Project Management, Marketing & Communication, Engineering

**Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong**
At City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung country such a great place to live, work and study.

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we have built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.

Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it’s important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.

We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.

If you’re excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit **apply** - we’d love to meet you

**About the Role**
In this Permanent Full-Time position, you will play a strategic role in supporting the Manager of Engineering Services. You will review and create high-level documents and reports, be instrumental in developing new policies and processes and quality control all documentation relevant to the manager.
- Research, analyse and prepare reports on current issues relating to the Engineering department.
- Develop/review policies and associated documents that guide and support the delivery of departmental responsibilities and organisational goals.
- Provide monitoring, reporting and recommendations to ensure the achievement of strategic and operational activities and goals.
- Assist in strategic narrative and advice to the Manager on matters relevant to the department.
- Develop business cases, works programs, reports and correspondence for the Manager.
- Investigate, resolve and respond to more complex requests or customer enquiries on behalf of the Manager.

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will be a confident, driven and self motivated person, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people. You will be experienced in the change management process, have exceptional writing skills and a keen eye for detail. Being highly organised, having proactive problem solving skills and a high level of business acumen are highly regarded attributes in this role.
- Extensive experience in preparing or reviewing a range of communications, including policy development, relating to the Department.
- Ability to monitor and report on the operational and financial performance of the Department.
- Experience identifying business improvements and project manage the delivery of initiatives or projects to enhance department outputs and outcomes with effective change management.
- Highly developed research, analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to source and interpret data.
- Sound political acumen with the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a sensitive and/or confidential environment.

**A career with us**
With flexible working options, our people have choice in how and where they work. Our employees connect with us from across the Greater Geelong region and beyond.

Central Geelong-based City employees have moved to our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning ‘speak and talk together’ in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

We offer:

- flexible work arrangements including RDO options in specified work areas
- salary sacrificing and novated lease options
- cultural and ceremonial leave
- study leave
- paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
- IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
- training and career development opportunities
- a healthy and safe environment
- our employee wellbeing program
- corporate membership rates for health insurance
- corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities

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