Cultural Strategy

2 weeks ago


Parramatta, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

**About the role**

Additionally, you will:

- Play a central part in leading existing and developing new partnerships with stakeholders from across the cultural sector and creative economy.
- Assist with the development and lead implementation of the City of Parramatta’s Cultural Strategy.
- Lead the development of new and existing partnerships with key stakeholders across the cultural sector and creative economy.
- Engage the wider Council, the Executive Team, Councillors and external stakeholders in the cultural strategy development process, increasing the maturity of strategy and planning within Council, and ensuring alignment and commitment across the organisation to priority strategic objectives.
- Drive integrated and aligned City Strategic and corporate planning processes.

**About You**
- Degree qualifications in a relevant field to strategy and policy (additionally, postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline would be an advantage)
- Proven experience in a strategy role in a complex organisation; or extensive management expertise and supporting experience, with a proven track record of achieving strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and delivering services to a high standard to meet business performance criteria.
- Demonstrated significant experience in a relevant field of expertise, (or leadership of strategy or policy in a public sector context)
- Experience in the development of integrated approaches to strategy, utilising contemporary methodologies, in either private or public sector (or both).
- Experience in directing research, coaching and management of multi-disciplinary teams, preferably in a range of industries.
- Proven ability to identify risks, issues and key project impediments and provide pragmatic solutions and mitigation options.

**What’s on offer**
We are offering Grade 15 in Councils Salary structure from $142,245 to $156,619 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (flex time accrual, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunitiesHealth and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, **Monday 23rd September 2024 **and will not be accepted through any other medium.


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