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Why work for us
The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and lobbying body for Victoria's local councils. We were formed in 1879 and the Municipal Association Act 1907 appointed the MAV the official voice of local government in Victoria.
Today, we are a driving and influential force behind a strong and strategically positioned local government sector. Our role is to represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice, capacity building programs and insurance services to local government.
We value diversity and employ young people, mature-age workers, working parents, people with disabilities, and people from Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander and non-English speaking backgrounds.
Our motto is 'pro bono publico' – for the public good. Through our activities, we improve the lives of all Victorians and you can help us in our valuable work.
Our values-based, diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and creates an energising working environment, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and proud to work for us.
Our values are – Walk the Talk, Lead with Impact, Service Excellence, Our Smarts, and Care and Responsibility and are embedded across the organisation.
Current Vacancies
Sector Learning and Development Lead
Come and join the Sector Engagement and Development team in this newly formed role, leading the design, development and delivery of an innovative and high-impact blended learning and development program, aligned with the MAV Strategy.
The Sector Engagement and Development team form part of the Community and Sector Development Business Unit and are responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of training and events activities that support the MAV to achieve the priorities and major initiatives identified in the Strategic Plan enabling the MAV to realise our vison.
Reporting to the Manager, Sector Engagement and Development, the Sector Learning and Development Lead will be responsible for leading the Sector Learning and Development team members, consisting of a Learning Designer and Learning and Development Officer, in the end-to-end design and delivery of relevant and contemporary leadership and learning programs for MAV staff and Victorian councils.
As well as excelling in leadership and learning and development programming and delivery, you will develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to scope and plan requirements including setting clear objectives, defining roles and responsibilities, sourcing appropriate contractors and suppliers, completing OHS & risk assessments, managing and monitoring budgets and all other related activities.
For information about this position please contact Jade Lillie, Interim Manager Sector Engagement and Development at jlillie@mav.asn.au
Please submit your application to humanresources@mav.asn.au with the following:
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
- Resume (maximum three pages).
Applications close on Monday, 16 September at 5.00pm.
The MAV reserves the right to hire a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Executive Officer, Association of Bayside Municipalities
The MAV are seeking a dynamic, diligent and dedicated Executive Officer to support the work of the Association of Bayside Municipalities.
The Association of Bayside Municipalities (ABM) is an unincorporated association, funded by and representing the interests of the councils with frontage to Port Phillip Bay. The ABM is hosted by the MAV and sits within the Climate Futures & Resilience team. The ABM’s aim is to uphold the community’s vision and values for Port Phillip Bay’s marine and coastal environment.
The ABM effectively represents the collective view of member councils, providing leadership in advocacy and action for integrated coastal policy and management. It advocates for members’ interests related to regional, state, and national coastal management issues. Additionally, the ABM focuses on building the capacity of member councils to sustainably manage and influence coastal, foreshore, and marine policy, planning, and practice. It creates opportunities for networking and exchange of views among members, governments, agencies, and organisations.
As an Executive Officer, you will support the work of the ABM through delivery of key governance requirements and strategic projects. You will contribute to policy responses and submissions relating to the ABM, research Victorian and Federal government coastal policy initiatives relevant to local government / Port Phillip Bay and identify funding / partnership opportunities available for coastal and related projects and recommend actions. Further, you will provide administrative and logistical support to the ABM Program and Executive Committee. This includes secretariat duties e.g. preparation of minutes, records of discussions/actions and key governance documents, and the distribution of documents to ABM members in a timely manner. The Executive Officer is also responsible for managing invoices and payments related to the ABM, supporting communications including drafting of newsletters and webpages and internal reporting.
This is a part time (3 days per week), temporary 12-month position with an annual salary of $83,625, inclusive of superannuation.
Applications close on Friday 6 September, at 5.00pm. Please submit your application to humanresources@mav.asn.au with the following:
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key selection criteria.
- Curriculum vitae (maximum three pages).
For information about this position please contact Emma Lake, Manager Climate Futures and Resilience on 03 9667 5532 or elake@mav.asn.au
The MAV reserves the right to hire a suitable candidate before the closing date.
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