Overview
Permanent Full Time. Band 8 Salary Range: $125,281.66 - $139,573.61 per annum plus 12% superannuation. Location: Morwell, Victoria. Division: Investment and Growth.
About The Role
Latrobe City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Strategy and Advocacy Advisor to join our Investment and Growth Division. This pivotal role will lead the development and delivery of Council's Advocacy Strategy and Framework, ensuring Latrobe City is strongly positioned with State and Federal Governments during a period of transition and economic diversification.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the implementation of Council's Advocacy Strategy and Framework, positioning Latrobe for the 2026 State Election and beyond.
* Build and manage strong relationships with Federal and State politicians, Ministers, and political advisors to advance Council's advocacy priorities.
* Lead Council delegations to State and Federal Governments.
* Provide advocacy advice and recommendations to the CEO, Executive Team, Mayor, and Councillors.
* Establish and implement an integrated approach to ensure Council's strategic direction is embedded across organisational strategies and policies.
* Represent Latrobe City Council at external forums, meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to promote and secure support for Council's advocacy priorities.
* Coordinate the development of submissions to various Government inquiries, consultations.
Lead the coordination of Latrobe City's economic diversification plan.
To be successful in this role
You will be a natural relationships developer who can comfortably partner with all levels of the organisation, including Victorian State Government, Statutory Authorities, State and Federal Government Representatives, clients and community. You will be passionate about shaping the future of Latrobe City ensuring objectives are strongly represented.
You will have
* Postgraduate qualification in Business, Government Relations, or related field with extensive experience, or a combination of formal qualifications and extensive and diverse experience.
* Extensive experience in advocacy and stakeholder management.
* Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in leading advocacy strategy development and implementation
* Experience in government policy and knowledge of global, national and regional market trends.
* Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills, with demonstrated experience.
* Excellent writing skills to effectively advocate for Latrobe City's priorities through Government submissions, marketing content, briefing packs and Council reports.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees. We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance. Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs. We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
About The Latrobe City Region
Situated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is Victoria's eastern regional city with a population of approximately 78,000. Latrobe City encompasses the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill as well as other small rural townships. Latrobe City is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush settings. The region offers well supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.
To Apply
Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close 11:59PM Tuesday 10 February 2026. For a confidential conversation, please contact Tim Ellis, General Manager Regional City Investment and Growth on 0439 143 656.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700. We also encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply and can assist with reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application; please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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