Iac Senior Independent Advisor

Geelong Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geelong Careers is seeking a senior advisor to lead the development of strategic advice, policy documents and submissions. You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify priorities, facilitate consultations, and produce briefing materials that inform decision-making.

You will also guide a small team and drive continuous improvement across advisory processes. The role requires strong written communication, project management, and the ability to manage complex, sensitive issues

Qualifications

• Experience developing advisory, policy or strategic documents.
• Excellent written communication for clear, concise reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and sensitive issues.
• Autonomy with broad direction to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic advice, recommendations, reports and briefing materials.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify priorities and inform decisions.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and consultations to gather insights.
• Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare executive papers, submissions and correspondence.
• Coordinate annual work plans and strategic priorities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and supervise a small team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and engagement approaches.
• Provide leadership and guidance to advisory members.

Skills

Advisory document development

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Research and analysis

Project management

Leadership and people management

Influencing outcomes

Autonomy

Education

Public policy / social policy background

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Lead the development of strategic advice, recommendations, reports and briefing materials.
• Work closely with senior leaders, advisory members and stakeholder groups to identify priorities and inform decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and consultation activities to gather feedback and insights.
• Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare executive-level papers, submissions and correspondence.
• Coordinate and support the development of annual work plans and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and guide advisory members to effectively contribute to discussions and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, engagement approaches and ways of working.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to a small team.

About The Employer

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About The Candidate

• Extensive experience developing high-quality advisory, policy or strategic documents.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and facilitation experience.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and sensitive issues.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience influencing outcomes and building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• The ability to work autonomously while delivering high-quality outcomes under broad direction.

Highly Regarded Experience

• Experience preparing advice, submissions or briefing materials for senior executives or government stakeholders.
• Qualifications and/or experience in public policy, social policy, health, community services, research or related disciplines.
• Experience analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong understanding of governance, consultation and advisory processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing team performance.