Head of Executive and Civic Service

5 days ago

Ballarat, Australia City of Ballarat Full time

**Exciting senior leadership opportunity**:

- **Full-time Executive Officer Maximum Term Contract (5 Years)**:

- **Competitive salary package**

**About the City of Ballarat**

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD (1 hour’s drive) and is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people.

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat in this exciting Manager role.

**The Role**

The position of Head of Executive and Civic Service reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is the primary point of contact for the Executive Unit. This position is accountable for sound organisational leadership and guidance and is also directly responsible for the management of the Executive and Civic Services team.

The Head of Executive and Civic Services manages and works closely with the Executive and Civic Services team to plan, monitor and review effective delivery of strategic project initiatives, Civic deliverables, Mayoral/Councillor, executive support functions, and the operations of the Ballarat Town Hall.

The Head of Executive and Civic Services works collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team and across the organisation on matters as they arise; as well as close proximity on initiatives of the CEO’s direct portfolio areas - Advocacy and Lobbying and Communication and Design.

**About You**

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business or relevant discipline or lesser qualifications with extensive experience; management qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, advise, liaise and persuade to gain cooperation from stakeholders at a senior level, staff and customers.
- Extensive experience in a chief executive advisory role dealing with complex confidential service requirements.
- Keen understanding of the complexities and scope of service in Local Government, familiarity State and Federal Governments and a detailed knowledge of government relations.
- Politically astute.
- Demonstrate high level of communication, resilience, interpersonal and public relations skills including the ability to inspire and motivate others, and the capacity to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to independently anticipate and identify problems and resolve complex issues, interpreting and providing strategic advice and issues assessments.
- Demonstrated experience with venue and events management.
- Experience in financial records and budget management and indicating sound financial literacy.

**Contact**

**Job Ref**:

- GE000092**Submitted**:

- 14-02-2025

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