Place Management Officer

Position Description

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The position is responsible for establishing robust partnerships with key stakeholders both internally and externally and building knowledge on the needs and priorities of our town and villages centres and other key precincts.    

•    Contribute to help Council deliver its sustainability goals. 
•    Liaise with Chambers of Commerce and Township Associations and forge community partnerships to build Council’s internal knowledge on town and village centres including their specific needs and priorities; 
•    Act as the first point of contact for all town and village matters both internally and externally; 
•    Work collaboratively to raise the profile of our towns and villages seeking to improve their social and economic well-being through the delivery of key initiatives; 
•    Provide specialist area knowledge for our towns and villages and advocate on their behalf; 
•    Develop and implement initiatives that improve the performance of towns and villages across the local government area; 
•    Present to Councillors / Chambers of Commerce and prepare written reports (including Council Reports) when required; and
•    Build networks with key governmental and community partners to enact change in our towns and villages improving their liveability and viability. 
•    Undertake small scale place based urban improvement projects from concept to delivery, to assist in lifting the amenity of our town centres and key precincts. Including the management of contractors.
•    Support and assist the Program Leader carry out the functions and activities of Place Management

To be successful in this role, you are enthusiastic, attentive and motivated individual that possesses:
-    Exceptional customer services skills
-    The ability to think laterally, creatively and practically 
-    High level administration and research skills 
-    Strong Project Management skills and 
-    Solid community engagement abilities 
-    Strong report writing skills

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $86,547 gross per annum
 + 11.5% superannuation 
 + performance payment 1% - 3.5% annual salary 
 + annual award increase
For further information contact:  Bindy Begg on 4780 5000.
Closing date: 11 August 2024.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.