Senior Consultant Position Description

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1 Senior Consultant Position Description Division/Branch/Unit Member Services Salary Classification Grade 5 - Senior Consultant - Level 4 Employment type Date of Approval Primary purpose Permanent Approval by CE The Senior Consultant, Management Solutions is required to provide advice and assistance to councils in NSW during the recruitment and performance management of their executive and senior staff. The Consultant will help to ensure that the best applicant for the position is selected using merit based selection and their performance is appropriately monitored so that councils objectives are met in an effective and efficient manner. Key accountabilities 1. Assist the Manager, Management Solutions to develop and implement a business plan and associated project plan for the business. 2. Consult with and advise councils in recruiting strategies for Senior Officer vacancies. 3. Assist Council with advertising, screening candidates, interviewing, selection and the negotiation and establishing of contracts of employment of senior officers. 4. Promote and market the Management Solutions services of the Association to member councils to ensure that the service is recognised as a professional, cost effective and efficient service provider. 5. Develop and negotiate the acceptance of performance agreements with senior officers and councils. 6. Facilitate the review of performance agreements and advise and support councils and general managers in monitoring and reviewing the performance of senior staff. 7. Develop and maintain supporting documentation for the recruitment and performance management processes. 8. Advise councillors and general managers on appropriate remuneration packages for senior officers. 9. Consult with and assist General Managers of Councils to review their organisational structures and make recommendations in a report format. 10. Coordinate LGMS annual workforce diagnostic metrics including data collection, collation, analysis and reporting. 11. Participate in and contribute to other projects as required. 12. Review systems and processes currently in place to ensure they are appropriate to the needs of the Association and member councils. Senior Consultant September

2 Key challenges Marketing the services of LGNSW Management Solutions in a highly competitive and market driven Maintaining a professional relationship with Mayors, Councillors and Senior Staff in often highly charged and contentious political situations Regular travel to councils located throughout NSW (short stay country work is a requirement of the role) Key relationships and role dimensions Who Mayor and General Manager Manager Management Solutions Why Regular interactions with these stakeholders in the discharge of our work These are key relationships where trust, ethical standards, and quality service standards are required The manager provides direction and purpose, allocates workloads and measures performance Is a key source of industry knowledge and Member Council intelligence Senior Consultant Teamwork and shared goals Teamwork is essential for supporting our colleagues to achieve exceptional results and meet our objectives Sharing knowledge and experience Industrial Unit Sharing of information and intelligence Learning Solutions Share information and intelligence Legal Officer Share information and intelligence Decision making Assists with management and marketing of Management Solutions programs Accountable for achieving agreed customer satisfaction and profit targets for existing catalogue of programs Provides advice on new opportunities for product development Looks to build innovation and capacity building for our member councils Position is bound by delegations, policy guidelines and line manager approval Reporting line Manager Management Solutions Direct reports Nil Senior Consultant September

3 Essential requirements 1. Broad HR Generalist and/or OD experience including executive recruitment at senior staff level. 2. Knowledge of and/or experience in performance management systems and procedures. 3. Proven experience in the writing of reports, making presentations and project management. 4. Demonstrated marketing and strategic planning skills. 5. Demonstrated skills in setting budgets, financial management and reporting. 6. An ability to review organisational structures 7. Ability to be influential and persuasive at a senior level with a demonstrated commitment to providing excellence in customer service. 8. An ability to network and negotiate across all levels of local government and build relationships with a broad range of councils. 9. Ability to multi-task and deliver projects on time and to budget. 10. Flexibility and willingness to travel within NSW at short notice with a valid NSW C class driver s licence (regular short stay Regional and Rural work is a requirement of the role). 11. Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR and a minimum of 5 years experience. 12. level of competency with computer applications and technology (Microsoft) with strong analytical skills. Capabilities for the role The Local Government Capability Framework describes the core knowledge, skills and abilities expressed as behaviours, which set out clear expectations about performance in local government: how we do things around here. It builds on organisational values and creates a common sense of purpose for elected members and all levels of the workforce. The Local Government Capability Framework is available at Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this position. The capabilities in bold are the focus capabilities for this position. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities Local Government Capability Framework Capability Group Capability Name Level Personal attributes Relationships Manage Self Display Resilience and Adaptability Act with Integrity Demonstrate Accountability Communicate and Engage Community and Customer Focus Work Collaboratively Influence and Negotiate advanced Highly Senior Consultant September

4 Local Government Capability Framework Capability Group Capability Name Level Results Resources Plan and Prioritise Think and Solve Problems Create and Innovate Deliver Results Finance Assets and Tools Technology and Information Procurement and Contracts Adept Adept Focus capabilities The focus capabilities for the position are those judged to be most important at the time of recruiting to the position. That is, the ones that must be met at least at satisfactory level for a candidate to be suitable for appointment. Local Government Capability Framework Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators Personal Attributes Manage Self Relationships Work Collaboratively Demonstrates motivation to serve the community and organisation Initiates team activity on organisation/unit projects, issues and opportunities Seeks and accepts challenging assignments and other development opportunities Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas Translates negative feedback into an opportunity to improve Highly Communicates the expectation of collaboration across the organisation Celebrates successful outcomes of collaboration across the organisation, region and sector Establishes systems, structures and practices to facilitate sharing and learning across the organisation, region and sector Develops respectful relationships with stakeholders who hold different, even directly conflicting, views Sets a tone of inclusiveness and an expectation that all staff respect diversity in people, experiences and backgrounds Senior Consultant September

5 Local Government Capability Framework Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators Results Plan and Prioritise Resources Technology and Information Ensures business plans and priorities are in line with organisational objectives Uses historical context to inform business plans and mitigate risks Anticipates and assesses shifts in the environment and ensures contingency plans are in place Ensures that program risks are managed and strategies are in place to respond to variance Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating effective program and project management Implements appropriate controls to ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies Implements and monitors appropriate records, information and knowledge management systems Seeks advice from technical experts on leveraging technology to achieve organisational outcomes Stays up to date with emerging technologies and considers how they might be applied in the organisation Senior Consultant September