Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Full time
We are proud of what we achieve for our community and we empower and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises.
We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business with and we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future.
We enjoy what we do! This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Holdfast Bay with a fixed term contract in the role of Manager City Activation.
We require an authentic strategic leader with exceptional communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, negotiate, influence, and motivate staff and community, across a broad range of key stakeholders.
The role is dynamic, requiring a focus on planning and workload prioritisation, budget and time management, innovation, and resilience, with the goal to improve our community's economic prosperity and wellbeing.
You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the team and the successful delivery of the functions within it.
These functions include Economic Growth and Development; Tourism Development; Events Development and Management; Jetty Road Development; Arts and Culture; Heritage, History, Museums and Galleries.
You will also participate in the strategic and operational functions across the Community and Business Division and more broadly council.
The right person will have skills and experience in the following: Your demonstrated experience in resource management, mentoring and coaching individuals including development of teams is essential.Sound knowledge and experience in commercial and economic development strategies, including destination marketing, major events delivery and visitor attraction.Experience in project management, including the planning, scoping and implementation phases is critical to the success of this role.A tertiary qualification in a relevant area or be able to demonstrate significant related experience to the role.Your proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and experience in using corporate digital applications are essential.An unencumbered driver's licence.Experience with the Technology 1 suite will be advantageous.What we offer: Health and wellbeing programsAttractive and competitive remunerationRecognition of achievementsEmployee Assistance ProgramTo enquire and apply: If you would like further information, please contact Marnie Lock through her Executive Assistant, Marisa Marchegiano on 8229 9951.
Please visit www.holdfastbaycareers.com.au to review the Position Description before you submit your application.
A cover letter of up to 2 pages, telling us about yourself and how your qualifications, experience and skills relate to this role.Please quote reference no.
41/24 on your application.
Only applicants who address and meet the essential criteria in the Position Description will be considered.
Applications close at 9am on Tuesday, 9 December 2024. Candidates will be required to undertake DHS Screening.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Community Services & Development - 101-1,000 employees.
South Australian's 'crown' is Holdfast Bay.
The birthplace of this state, our homes, buildings and environment are rich in character and history.
Only 20 min from the Adelaide CBD, we provide a thriving retail, business and entertainment district, and 5 min from Adelaide airport, with an effective public transport network for you to use.
Our community love where they live and expect a high level of maintenance of parks, programs, and services that support the community and businesses.
Our 11km of sandy, white beaches define our character and enviable lifestyle.
Come to Holdfast Bay.
Enjoy the beach, far horizon, take a deep breath and imagine yourself here.
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