EOI - Advocacy Officer
Job No:
MEL1320
Location:
Melton
Full Time Fixed Term - Until May 2025
Band 6
The Opportunity
A six-month secondment opportunity is available to work in the Advocacy and Government Relations team. The Advocacy Officer supports the planning and shaping of Council’s advocacy agenda to influence government investment in infrastructure, services and projects.
This is a critical role that supports government relations activity, advocacy campaigns and the Mayor, Councillors and Executive Leadership team to advance key advocacy priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the review and development of Council’s advocacy priorities.
- Research and prepare robust evidence in support of Council’s advocacy priorities.
- Support the implementation of advocacy campaigns.
- Work with relevant staff to develop advocacy action plans.
- Prepare advocacy material including fact sheets, briefing notes, publications, presentations and submissions.
- Support government relations activity including drafting correspondence.
- Prepare and manage web content.
To view the Position Description, click here.
How To Apply
This role reports directly to the Advocacy Lead and interested staff are encouraged to contact Pauline Hobbs, Advocacy Lead to discuss the key responsibilities affiliated with the position in greater detail on 0437 826 747.
Prior to expressing interest, please ensure that you have a conversation with your supervisor/Manager.
To complete your application, please enter your details below, upload your CV and answer the question regarding a candidate statement detailing your motivation for seeking this role, what you will bring to the role, and the anticipated career development outcomes to be derived. Please note, answering the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description is not required.
Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 19 November 2024
Please note that only employees with 6 months service and who are employed directly with Melton City Council are eligible to apply for internally advertised roles.
At Melton City Council we care for our people, we’re committed to the professional growth of our employees and support balance and flexibility. If you want to work with talented, passionate people and build a thriving and vibrant community, we encourage you to apply. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
