POSITION TITLE
Coordinator – Timber Towns Victoria / Coordinator – National Timber Councils Association
BACKGROUND
The combined role of Coordinator Timber Towns Victoria (TTV) (0.3 EFT) and Coordinator – National
Timber Councils Association (NTCA) (0.3 EFT) offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced
applicant.
This position will provide you with the opportunity to work with a range of decision makers, including
local, state and federal government representatives, who influence the forestry industry in Victoria
(Timber Towns Victoria) and across Australia (National Timber Councils Association).
The coordination of TTV’s and NTCA’s membership services and policy activities is central to this
combined role and will provide the successful applicant with an excellent grounding in policy review,
project management and the implementation of strategic objectives.
Timber Towns Victoria (TTV) is an incorporated local government association representing the interests
of municipal councils in relation to forestry on both public and private land. The Association’s primary
function is to provide a forum for local government to address the management of forests and forest
industries and their effect on local communities.
The National Timber Councils Association (NTCA), an incorporated local government association, was
formed to provide local government with a national body advocating on timber and forestry issues that
impact on councils nationally.
The position will be located within the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), which has a commitment
to employing people who are passionate about the work they do and about local government. The
Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and lobbying body for Victoria's 79 councils
The MAV is a driving and influential force behind a strong and strategically positioned local government
sector. Our role, broadly speaking, 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.
The success of the MAV stems from its people and the Association has prided itself on building a quality
team of staff and consultants to ensure that the needs of its members are met, and that the MAV is well
positioned to fulfil its purpose.
The staffing profile of the MAV has a mixture of:
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staff funded from membership subscription whose primary focus is policy support and advice,
capacity-building programs and the representation of Victorian councils
staff funded from State or Commonwealth grants to deliver specific programs and support to
Victorian councils
specialist consultants to supplement the skills of the staff within the organisation and provide
support across a range of functions including finance, insurance scheme management and
business development
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POSITION PROFILE
The purpose of this document is to clearly articulate the key responsibility and accountability areas for
this position.
TOTAL
EMPLOYMENT
COST
REPORTS TO
Total Employment Cost in a vicinity of $54,625 - $71,012 (pro rata) (inc.
superannuation),will be negotiated with the successful applicant, subject to
experience.
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Timber Towns Victoria Executive Committee
National Timber Councils Association Executive Committee
MAV Manager – Planning, Building and Infrastructure
DIRECT REPORTS
None
OTHER KEY
RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL – MAV
 Chief Executive Officer
 Policy and Research Team
EXTERNAL
 Timber Towns Victoria member councils
 National Timber Councils Association member councils
 Broader Victorian and national local government sector
 State Government agencies
 Federal Government Departments
 Relevant industry bodies and associations
CONTRACT
PERIOD
This combined 0.6 EFT position (3 days per week – 1.5 days per week TTV, 1.5
days per week NTCA.) will be offered for a contracted period of 2 years from
commencement date, with the possibility of contract renewal subject to
available funding. The position is subject to a 3 months probationary period
from commencement date.
THE POSITION
KEY DUTIES
The Coordinator – Timber Towns Victoria / Coordinator – National Timber
Councils Association contributes to these objectives by:
 Increasing awareness of local government’s role in forestry on both
public and private land at the state and national level.
 Representing the views of member councils through submissions and
policy development.
 Initiating and managing a range of projects to enhance the capacity of
the local government sector to fulfil its obligations in relation to forestry
activity.
 Facilitating the sharing of knowledge, experience and information
between TTV / NTCA members through regular meetings of
representatives and other communication channels.
 Providing secretariat and administrative services to both Associations.
 Providing advice on government and industry policy and programs to the
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TTV / NTCA membership and providing advice to government and
industry on local government issues.
CONTEXT
Timber Towns Victoria (TTV) is an incorporated local government association
representing the interests of municipal councils in relation to forestry on both
public and private land. The Association’s primary function is to provide a forum
for local government to address the management of forests and forest
industries and their effect on local communities.
Timber Towns Victoria was established to:
 Advocate for balanced forest policy development including socioeconomic considerations;
 Provide a forum for the discussion of matters affecting municipal
councils in which forest industries are an important activity;
 Represent the views of local government;
 Persuade leaders in political and business arenas to pursue policies that
assist in the development of the sustainable forest industries that
support viability of rural and regional communities;
 Promote and enhance the role of local government in forest
management; and
The National Timber Councils Association Incorporated (NTCA) represents
councils across Australia who share an interest in best practice plantation
development and sustainable native forestry. The NTCA was formed to give
local government a voice at a national level about the many opportunities and
challenges plantation and native forestry present to the sector. In particular it
provides:
 Information regarding forest policy development and implementation at
the Commonwealth level
 Reviews and contributes to forest and timber-related policy, planning
and regulatory frameworks
 Provides a network and facilitates knowledge exchange with timber
impacted councils
 Promote forest policies that involve and support local communities.
BOUNDARIES
Whilst directly employed by the MAV, the TTV / NTCA Coordinator is
accountable to the TTV / NTCA Executive Committees respectively.
On a day-to-day basis decision on actions and activities is the responsibility of
the TTV / NTCA Coordinator. When situations or decisions arise that are of a
higher level of complexity, risk or beyond the expertise of the TTV / NTCA
Coordinator they are to be referred to the TTV or NTCA Executive Committee
or President as applicable for decision.
Advice and support is available through the MAV Manager of Planning, Building
and Infrastructure and other relevant MAV Staff.
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POSITION SPECIFICATION – SELECTION CRITERIA
SELECTION
CRITERIA
The position requires:
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DESIRABLE/
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to
clearly and concisely articulate views
Analytical and critical reasoning – particularly within the context of
policy review and development
Ability to liaise with, and provide support and advice to various levels of
government and elected representatives
Capacity to work with, and develop effective professional relationships
with, a diverse range of stakeholders
Ability to operate effectively in challenging, politically sensitive and
rapidly changing environments
Strong self-management capability and ability to work autonomously,
planning, allocating and monitoring resources, including finances
A broad understanding of forestry, rural economic development and
environmental management issues
An understanding of local government and the political culture and
framework in Victoria and nationally
Relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, or other related
disciplines
Must be prepared to travel within Victoria and nationally as the need
arises
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
This position will be located at the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Offices,
Melbourne CBD (some flexibility with number of days per week on-site)
EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
The MAV is an EEO employer committed to fairness, diversity and respect.
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH AND
SAFETY
In the context of Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, training,
and instruction, employees are responsible for ensuring that they:
 Follow reasonable instruction
 Cooperate with their employer
 At all times, take reasonable care for the safety of others in the DHS
workplace
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are due on Wednesday 9 September 2015, 5.00 pm.
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Please send your application with a cover letter, an address to the key selection criteria and a curriculum
vitae. Note that applications that do not address the key selection criteria will not be considered.
Send to:
Gareth Hately
Manager – Planning, Building and Infrastructure
Municipal Association of Victoria
GPO Box 4326
Melbourne VIC 3000
Email to: ghately@mav.asn.au
For any queries regarding the position please contact:
Gareth Hately
Manager – Planning, Building and Infrastructure
Municipal Association of Victoria
(03) 9667 5596
Email to: ghately@mav.asn.au
PRIVACY NOTIFICATION
The MAV is bound by Victorian privacy laws. For information on the relevant privacy practices contact
Alison Lyon at alyon@.mav.asn.au, 03 9667 5555.
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