Great OpportunityHybrid work modelFull Time positionBand 6 About the roleAs Advocacy Officer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy activities for the Cardinia Shire Council. You will provide high level consultation and engagement materials to a wide range of political and community engagement practices and activities, whilst developing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships and networks. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):To provide support to whole of Council advocacy activities and priorities with Federal and State Governments, business sector and the community.To identify major strategic funding opportunities; provide proactive communications and advice across all of Council’s advocacy activities/policy areas.To support the Manager Arts Advocacy and Economy, to ensure high quality advocacy outcomes for the organisation and the Cardinia community.Review and develop strategies, policies and reports to ensure that the Cardinia community is well represented and receives high quality community infrastructure and investment.Provide high-level advice and support for the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor for key activities and stakeholder relationshipsDevelop and maintain professional, positive and effective stakeholder engagement and relationships.In this role you will be support and lead on priority that will facilitate employment and investment attraction into the shire.About youTo be successful in this role you will be able to relate to others to gain cooperation and communicate with others for specialist work being undertaken.You will be able to demonstrate:Effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, analytical, problem solving and customer service along with a familiarity with relevant budgeting techniques.A high level of political awareness and understanding of election cycles and how public sector advocacy effects liveability of communitiesWritten, graphic design and verbal communication skills need to be of a high standardSkills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one’s own work to achieve specific and set objectives.The ability to analyse information and provide responses to emerging social and policy issues encompassing principles of ethics and social justice into decision making.To ApplyTo apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.Closing Sunday the 25th of July 2021Please visit our website to access the Position Description. https://careers.cardinia.vic.gov.au/our-jobs/For any further information please call 1300 787 624 and ask to speak to Susan or Jolene (Recruitment)Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 1300 787 624Cardinia Shire Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse, gender inequality, racism, violence against women and family violence.  All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check, pre-employment medical and obtain or hold a valid Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australia Working Rights to be considered for this role.Position Description AUD Officer 3809