Head of Brand Development & Operations

Job Description

Competitive Salary + Super + Car Allowance Gold Coast’s reputation is one of its most valuable assets. Australians and visitors from around the world know us for our beaches, events, and theme parks. What is the broader story we tell about our city as a place to live, work, invest, study, and visit? And what is the plan to bring it all together? This is an exciting time to join Brand Gold Coast in its start-up phase as we work with 750,000 partners to build a unifying cultural expression and strategy – our place brand. Brand Gold Coast will be the central place branding entity that provides guidance to all Council owned entities and community to establish and maintain a unified Gold Coast identity. About the role The newly created Head of Brand Development & Operations role will work closely with the CEO to provide strategic leadership, business and operational management, and governance oversight for Brand Gold Coast. You will be pivotal in developing and executing a cohesive strategy that enhances the Gold Coast’s reputation as a destination for living, working, investing, studying, and visiting. An excellent opportunity to make the role your own! Key responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations. Lead corporate governance functions, including acting as Company Secretary to the Brand Gold Coast Board. Coordinate and support Board meetings, ensuring accurate preparation of related documents, you will advise the CEO and Board on governance matters and provide strategic counsel on brand-related decisions. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, while proactively mitigating risks. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, private sector organisations, and the community. Play a significant role in corporate and strategic planning. Oversee the development and management of budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and that financial goals are met, reporting to the CEO and Board on financial performance. Ensure that the Gold Coast brand remains sustainable, adaptable, and forward-thinking, incorporating environmental, social, and economic considerations into its long-term strategy. Represent the CEO in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making processes. About you You are energetic, proactive and thrive in a start-up environment, while passionate about place branding, economic, social, and cultural development. We are looking for someone who is comfortable and confident working within government at a senior level, yet yearns for the freedom to get out into the community. You have acted as Company Secretary and you deeply understand Board governance. You have demonstrated experience providing corporate leadership, strategic and business planning, project management, stakeholder communications, and budget and risk management. You will also have tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in Law or Business Administration and GAICD is desirable. How to apply If this opportunity excites you and you want to be part of building Brand Gold Coast, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role by Sunday 9 February 2025. How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Operations? #J-18808-Ljbffr