Metropolitan Transport Forum

Maribyrnong City Council; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council seeks an experienced Executive Officer to lead transport policy discussions for the Melbourne Transport Forum. The role is remote/work from home with options for co-working spaces, and you will support the MTF Executive to set strategic direction and influence transport conversations across Melbourne.

You will build partnerships with NGOs, local government, state and federal agencies, source funding, develop policy, undertake advocacy, and expand communications.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing funding for not-for-profit or purpose-driven organisations.
• Experience developing policy and advocacy strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to deliver submissions.
• Ability to work independently and with an Executive Committee.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive to set strategic direction for transport conversations.
• Influence transport policy making and advocate with partners.
• Foster partnerships with NGOs, local government, and government agencies.
• Grow communications, policy, advocacy, and sector networking.
• Coordinate monthly meetings and manage budget submissions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Advocacy

Funding/grants

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Executive Officer - Remote / Work from Home

The MTF is a membership organisation, made up of 25 Melbourne local government areas, associate members, and key transport partners, working to achieve greater equitable, efficient, and sustainable transport options across metropolitan Melbourne.

We bring the perspective of local government and our communities to transport planning and decision making, advocating for transport options that meet the needs of our growing communities. We work with partner organisations to ensure our members are equipped to have transport conversations with their communities and decision makers in state and federal government.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Location: work from home, co-working space or similar

Are you a strategic, future focused leader who is passionate about working with local government and our transport partners to raise the profile of transport choice with decision makers? If yes, then this job could be for you.

As Executive Officer, you'll will support the MTF Executive to set the strategic direction for transport conversations across Melbourne. You'll take this role and ensure the MTF is a key influencer in transport policy making. You'll foster partnerships across the environment sector with NGOs, local government, state and federal departments and agencies.

We need a self-starter with excellent communications and relationship building skills, who can grow our policy, advocacy, communications, and sector networking in a way that reflects the needs of the communities that make up our member organisations. You'll hit the ground running and bring a creative flair and innovative mindset to the role.

A role description is attached with a more detailed description of the role and the Key Responsibilities.

ABOUT YOU

• You're passionate about transport choice, and the important role that an efficient, equitable, and sustainable transport system has in improving the lives of our community
• You have worked in or with small organisations, ideally not-for profits or for purpose businesses, with experience sourcing funding, developing policy, undertaking advocacy, and growing communications opportunities.
• You have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and are experienced delivering high-quality submissions for target audiences. You're creative and show initiative in the way you spot opportunities and make things happen.
• You don't mind getting your hands dirty, and you'll do what it takes to get the outcome needed - from developing budget submissions to coordinating our monthly meetings. You love working with an Executive Committee and are confident working independently.

Contact the MTF Chair, Bernadette Thomas, via email (*********@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au) using the subject line: Executive Officer - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone [phone] ***) if you have any questions about the role.