Smart Cities Pilot

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- Synopsis:
- **Exciting opportunity to use emerging technology to shape our city's future.**:

- **Classification 6 - $118,141 - $132,962 + superannuation**:

- **Permanent full time opportunity**

**About City Of Melbourne**

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

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

**About CityLab**

CityLab exists to 'make government work better for everyone' and at our core, delivering value for people, place and planet is what we are all about. It is a space to challenge our current ways of working; help envisage new possible futures; prototype and experiment with new ideas; and coach and up-skill City of Melbourne (CoM) people along the way. CityLab is seen as a role model for visionary thinking, collaboration and experimentation for the CoM, our community and external partners. As a diverse team of thinkers, makers, dreamers and doers, CityLab balances
- infinite possibility with getting it done.

Together we Make the Difference #teammelbourne

**How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne**:
What could be more rewarding than seeing your ideas come to life and positioning our city as a world class Smart City?

As a Smart Cities Pilot and Trial Specialist, you can do exactly that. You are attuned to the latest advancements in the smart city world, constantly pushing the boundaries of how we can tackle city challenges and presenting innovative ideas. You will ideate, test and pilot new and emerging technologies to understand their potential impact on the city.

**Your day to day will involve**:

- Leading the strategic delivery of emerging technology pilots and innovation projects.
- Building and managing relationships and partnerships with knowledge/tech sector, startup and corporate partners.
- Researching smart city and key technology trends to provide specialist support to the organisation.
- Fostering collaboration and knowledge transfer across City of Melbourne, government, and community stakeholders
- Exercising your data story telling skills to sell new ideas to your stakeholders and take them along the journey.

**What you will bring (Selection Criteria)**:

- Deep knowledge and proven expertise in at least 2 of the following areas: emerging technologies, IoT, GIS, urban planning, design, strategic/systems design, human centred design, community engagement, communications and story-telling
- Demonstrated understanding of key urban technology architecture components including connectivity, security, sensors and IoT.
- Strong communication skills including presentation and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualification and/or experience in design thinking and innovation, service design, project management, social sciences, engineering, digital inclusion, or smart cities technologies
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation experience including experience with the team tooling and techniques (e.g. Power BI, R, GIS)

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

**How to apply**
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), responding to the following questions:

- Tell us what excites you about the opportunity
- Highlight your experience and expertise in urban technologies, IoT, or urban innovation
- Describe how you guide stakeholders through smart city projects to achieve successful outcomes

Application to be submitted by 11:45pm, **Monday 27 Jan 2025.**

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