Team Leader, Engagement and Partnerships

About this role

The Team Leader Engagement and Partnerships supports the ‘Nature Next Door' Melbourne Strategic Assessment (MSA) Program to strengthen and build relationships with a range of partners and delivery agencies. The MSA Program manages the impact of urban development in Melbourne's growth areas to protect our threatened ecosystems, plants and animals. The Program is establishing some of the largest conservation areas and reserves right on Melbourne's doorstep. Our partners and stakeholders play a critical role in helping to deliver the MSA Program.

As the successful applicant, you will lead a small team and have responsibility for strengthening partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, government agencies, members of the community and First Nations people with diverse motivations, drivers and expectations. This role will also lead the development of internal communication plans for the program, oversee several reporting activities, collaboration and a focus on building understanding and awareness of the MSA Program and its role in protecting threatened animals, plants and ecosystems around Greater Melbourne.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Qualifications and/or expertise related to stakeholder and community engagement, media and/or communications are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with a range of stakeholders and ability to strengthen maintain and build relationships and partnerships is highly desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.  

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.