Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership

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- **Join a progressive and forward-thinking organisation.**:

- **Executive opportunity**:

- **This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in one of our Melbourne CBD offices.**

**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 place to be bold and inspirational.

**About the Role**

The **Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships** is an integral role responsible for communication, engagement and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Doing so will support the delivery of major projects and programs for the City of Melbourne.

Reporting to the Chief Customer Experience and Communications Officer, this role oversees and coordinates engagement with key stakeholders, and leads the key functions of advocacy and partnerships, philanthropy and grants and stakeholder management.

This position works with the executive team to mitigate risks and identify opportunities for the organisation to engage stakeholders. The role also supports the work of the Lord Mayor’s Office and Councillors.

The Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships is expected to maintain awareness of City of Melbourne initiatives as well as the priorities of key City of Melbourne stakeholders to ensure the organisation can engage, advocate, and implement strategic initiatives.

**What You Will Bring to the Role**

All CoM employees will demonstrate an ability to articulate and demonstrate benefits of positive culture and values. In addition, the position will require:

- Develop and implement an overarching stakeholder engagement strategy.
- Maintain a strong awareness of the priorities and needs of stakeholders and partners.
- Identify funding opportunities and manage grants to support city projects.
- Contribute to robust partnerships and strategic alliances in the organisation such as the M9 and Council of Capital City Lord Mayors.
- Provide advice and leadership in project and organisational issues management, participating in appropriate governance structures.
- Lead the establishment of stakeholder engagement strategies for key projects including the Council Plan and 2050 Vision and manage relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external.

**What we can offer you at City of Melbourne**
- **Attractive Remuneration & Benefits**: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- **Excellent Leave Entitlements**: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- **Career Progression**: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- **Permanent Full Time Opportunity**:Permanent full-time opportunity based in the one of our Melbourne CBD offices.
- **Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working**: At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options, flexible work hours and hybrid office / working from home arrangements

**How to apply**
- Attaching your resume
- Including a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the "What You Will Bring to the Role" requirements.