Strategic Projects Lead, CEO Office - Emerald | 5WksLeave

Central Highlands Region; Emerald; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Annual leave

Uniforms provided

Salary sacrificing

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Strategic Projects Advisor in Emerald to lead and deliver a range of strategic initiatives from concept to completion. You will provide high-level support to the CEO, coordinating across the organisation and with external stakeholders to drive endorsed projects.

The role emphasizes project development, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and producing high-quality reports and submissions, requiring strong communication and collaborative

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a project environment or delivering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build external stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and highly developed presentation skills.
• Program and project development experience derived from conceptual initiatives.
• Capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in preparing submissions.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and judgement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a variety of strategic projects from concept to completion.
• Provide high‑level support and advice to the CEO on strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities, develop strategic responses and drive endorsed projects.
• Contribute to project development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
• Prepare high‑quality reports and submissions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Submissions writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Strategic Projects Advisor in Emerald to lead and deliver a range of strategic initiatives from concept to completion. You will provide high-level support to the CEO, coordinating across the organisation and with external stakeholders to drive endorsed projects.

The role emphasizes project development, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and producing high-quality reports and submissions, requiring strong communication and collaborative