Executive Leadership Role in Northern Territory
The City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory's youngest city, located 20 kilometres south-east of Darwin. With a population of approximately 41,000, it is currently undergoing significant infrastructure growth and development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving City activation, leading communications and marketing, overseeing an extensive events calendar, championing human resources, safety, and wellbeing, and ensuring exceptional customer service is provided both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive City activation initiatives to engage with the community
* Lead communications and marketing efforts to promote the City's services and programs
* Oversee an extensive events calendar to showcase the City's cultural and recreational offerings
* Champion human resources, safety, and wellbeing initiatives to ensure a positive work environment
* Ensure exceptional customer service is provided to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and five years' experience at a senior level
* Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in facilitating, leading, and managing teams
* Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse and dynamic team
* Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and diagnostic skills to develop practical solutions
* Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage change and facilitate community engagement
Benefits:
* Attractive salary package
* Personal car park
* Generous leave entitlements including six weeks annual leave and three days annual close-down with pay
* Discounted gym memberships and daily fruit baskets
* Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunities for training and professional development
Other Information:
* The City of Palmerston values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds
* The City is committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment