About you:

• Contagiously passionate about Guests and Hospitality?
• Natural with a sparkle, always eager to be original and share new ideas?
• Operations expert for an amazing team?

If yes, then this is a fantastic opportunity to become Director of Operations at the Novotel & ibis styles Melbourne Airport.

This is a varied role that requires excellent leadership and communication skills along with a hands-on management approach.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee all aspects of the operation to ensure that the hotel functions at an optimal level in key areas including service, revenue generation and cost management.
• Ensure that guest experience is the focus.
• Maintain a culture which is service focused, positive and driven to succeed, open to change and creative in approach.
• Identify new business opportunities and build up long term business relations.

We currently have an unprecedented opportunity for an experienced and dynamic sales professional to join Minor Hotels as our Area Director of Sales - Victoria and New South Wales. This position will be based in our Commercial Office on Market Street.

This newly established position will be responsible for spearheading the implementation and execution of sales strategies across Victoria and New South Wales. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, and be responsible for driving revenue growth, maintaining optimal profitability, and delivering unparalleled guest services. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and executing strategic sales plans and forecasts in conjunction with Revenue to achieve company objectives for all responsible revenue centres
• Evaluating sales and market mix potential for the cluster overall and properties
• Developing and managing sales operating budgets (OPEX)
• Ensuring effective control of sales results, taking corrective action where necessary
• Monitoring competitor set and their activity
• Maintaining and establishing relationships with key industry personnel
• Growing existing business and establish and pursue new sales leads
• Representing Minor Hotels brands at various tradeshows and other association meetings
• Managing sales team (incl. events team) to effectively meet all KPIs (incl. use of CRM – Dynamics)
• Develop and direct staff through various methods of feedback, coaching and training
• Report major issues to the General Managers/Area Manager for support and resolution

Are you a tech-savvy graduate ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of Technology and Digital? Look no further! Viva Energy Australia is seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team as a Graduate - Technology and Digital.

At Viva Energy Australia, we're constantly driving business outcomes through our Technology and finding ways to innovate and embrace digital transformation. 

As a Graduate - Technology and Digital, you'll have the opportunity to dive into infrastructure, operating technologies, ERP systems, cybersecurity, data analytics all through an Agile delivery lens. You will work across all parts of business including Convenience and Mobility, Commercial and Industrial and Energy and Infrastructure and will be involved in optimising the day-to-day operations of the systems to drive operational excellence. 

So, whether you're a future coding master, a cybersecurity enthusiast, a data analytics admirer, aspiring project manager, or a Scrum Master there's a place for you in our team!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real impact through technology and the digital space!

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
 

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in. 

About the role

• Enhance digital engagement though visual social media content.
• Full Time Permanent role | Melbourne | Hybrid role.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans | Access additional leave!

Internally referred to as the Digital Channels Creative Specialist, you will support the delivery of innovative and industry-leading digital content across AGL’s owned and earned channels to build and enhance AGL’s brand in line with our corporate strategy. In addition, you will be responsible for delivering digital, graphic design, animation, and video content - with a primary focus on AGL’s corporate social media channels, LinkedIn and X.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Channels you will:

• Support our strategic goals, including telling the AGL story, and deliver compelling visual digital content that lifts our user experience, both internally and externally.
• Use animation, videography, photography, and graphic design to create innovative and engaging content which elevates our social media content.
• Manage the production of digital content from planning to production and execution.
• Support photography and videography of key communications for major external events, such as financial results, AGM, and major corporate announcements.
• Support the Digital Channels Specialist with guidance on UI design for our corporate website and intranet.
• Support the graphic design elements of digital collateral as and when required.
• Ensure all work is aligned with AGL’s brand guidelines.

About you

What you’ll bring to the table

• Experience in a digital content role, either in-house or within an agency working with a high-profile brand.
• Proven graphic design experience, including basic animation.
• Extensive experience using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of UI and accessible design principles.
• Proficient photography, and video production for a digital environment.
• Understanding of best practice trends and innovation in digital content.
• Ability to collaborate and influence within a matrixed team and work with all levels of leadership.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• You are proactive, self-motivated, and a forward thinker, with a willingness to be bold in story-telling.

Please note that this role requires occasional travel to various AGL sites across Australia, including NSW, South Australia and within Victoria.

We’d love to see your application by Sunday 24 March 2024.
As part of your application, please include a link on your CV to your portfolio which showcases your experience.

Please note - unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted by AGL.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Family Group:

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-On Leadership: Lead by example in providing exceptional high-end dining and service, ensuring every guest experience exceeds expectations.

• Team Motivation and Development: Maintain a motivated and highly skilled team, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring a high standard of guest satisfaction.

• Talent Recruitment and Management: Collaborate with Outlet Managers and the Talent & Culture Team to recruit new team members and manage the life cycle of each staff member, from appraisal to performance coaching.

• Strategic Marketing and Revenue Generation: Develop marketing and promotions plans to drive incremental revenue and enhance guest engagement.

• Financial Accountability: Manage monthly costs, inventory, and daily operating expenses, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of budgeted profit targets.

• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all statutory, HSE standards, procedures, and processes, prioritizing the safety and well-being of both guests and staff.

• Reporting and Communication: Monitor, report, and document all operations with detailed explanations, and liaise with the General Manager on finance matters or discrepancies.

Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager, you will be part of the leadership team and manage engineering function with a hands on approach.

Keys duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance standards are met in aspects of building, equipment, energy consumption, water, contractors, environmental and other brand programs.
• Proactively review hotel products, carry out maintenance and general repairs to ensure the smooth operation of all hotel departments
• Contractor Management
• Be actively involved in the Health & Safety of our guests and our team members
• Manage capital expenditure projects
• Develop and implement effective strategies and solutions to improve energy management, water management and conservation
• Drive Team Member Engagement and promote a positive team culture

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We are looking for someone who is driven to make a difference and who has the integrity to do so in an inclusive and collaborative way. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of established project delivery frameworks, and who has the vision and desire to challenge these established ways of working in order to bring about better outcomes for our clients and our teams.

As an effective Project Director, you will have demonstrable experience in:

• Leading and managing large scale construction projects and programs as the key client interface
• Leading the development phase of projects (schematic design, detailed design up to funding approval)
• Leading the delivery phase of projects from procurement through to successful completion.
• Managing all aspects of project administration, budgets, timelines, risks and reporting and quality.
• Taking responsibility for stage gate governance throughout the projects lifecycle
• Developing and leveraging industry relationships and preparing strategies from a business generation and project delivery perspective

The Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park are looking for an experienced senior human resources professional to take on the role of Director of Talent and Culture to join the Executive Team.

As the Director of Talent and Culture, you will partner with the business to develop and embed successful HR solutions. You will play an important role in leading and coaching our Talent and Culture Advisor, in addition to building the capabilities across our leadership team.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing the entire Talent & Culture function with a hands on approach
• Developing and implementing a strategic Talent and Culture plan for the Hotels
• Providing of advice and support to department managers
• Participating strategically in the team engagement action plan
• Managing industrial relations, ensuring legislative compliance and best practices are met.
• Leading and fostering talent development

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the World. From local government to central (federal) government, to education, to health and care, over 5000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work across the globe supporting the needs of citizens and those that service them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we’re at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sectors organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.

About the Role

As a Director, Services you will have overall responsibility for executing the Group’s services strategy within our Local Government division. You will deliver high value implementation services and solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will be working closely with your divisional Executive Director and Global Services Director.

This is a senior leadership role where you will be leading a team of project and services professionals collaborating with leaders across functions such as Sales, Support, Development, Product and Central Functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, budgets and coordinates the performance of the division’s support function, to consistently achieve customer satisfaction and operational support targets.
• Provides robust and predictable forecasts for services revenue and recurrings
• Leads resource management activities including attainment of utilisation targets, delivering within cost budget, monitoring and evaluating resource skills and requirements to ensure the appropriate structure is in place to deliver business needs
• Devises and implements scalable strategies and delivery models to drive results around service quality and profitability
• Works closely with Product Leads to design the service implementation and Go-To-Market of new products and services.

Ideally you will have

• Extensive operational leadership experience & ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable commercial judgement and acumen
• Experience in managing complex teams including remote teams, providing leadership in an environment of ambiguity.
• Effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in leading a customer-facing business and relationship building with C-level customers
• Extensive understanding of development lifecycle and delivery.
• Highly analytical and data driven decision making, comfortable in utilising metrics and tools to inform decision making.
• Project Management Experience (PRINCE2) & knowledge of project delivery within GovTech (Desirable)

Why you'll love working with us.

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.

What will a day in this role look like:
 

• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the development and construction phases of wind farm and other renewable energy technology projects.
• Support project teams in understanding and mitigating risks associated with renewable energy projects.
• Oversee the design process of wind farms to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Support the development and preparation of bids for renewable energy projects, including technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Be a technical practice leader for wind farm projects nationally, ensuring best practices and knowledge dissemination across the organisation

About V2

V2 Digital was created to do things differently. We accelerate the digital next for leading brands - driven by outcomes, unleashed by technology and powered by humans. As a digital native consultancy, we re-define digital models, re-invent experiences and build intelligent platforms, all underpinned by modernised ways of working.

About the role:

V2 Digital is looking for a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with experience in the Information Technology and Services industry to join our dynamic team. Your primary focus is on automating processes, improving deployment frequency, and maintaining a stable and reliable infrastructure to deliver high-quality software products efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain cloud-based infrastructure to support the company's digital services.
• Develop automated deployment processes for software applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers to optimise the performance and availability of the systems.
• Monitor system health and application performance to ensure high availability and optimal user experience.
• Implement and maintain effective security measures to protect all aspects of the infrastructure.
• Work with software engineers to implement monitoring and logging solutions to provide timely feedback on system and application performance.
• Continuously improve infrastructure processes and practices to optimise efficiency and scalability.
• Lead migration initiatives in moving workloads and data from on-prem to cloud and from cloud to cloud.

What's required:

• Several years experience as a DevOps Engineer or related role.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Ruby).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with deep expertise in at least one of these.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of Linux systems administration.
• Hands-on experience with database systems like MySQL, Postgres, or MongoDB.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

APPLY NOW

If you are keen to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies in this space and interested in shaping the future of V2, then APPLY NOW!

This role is a 12-month max-term contract

THE ROLE

We are looking for a strategic-thinking Digital Content Director to join our dynamic team of Thinkers & Makers at Prodigious PLAY.

As a senior leader in the PLAY team, you will be responsible for managing a team of 2 to deliver integrated digital content strategies seamlessly into larger marketing campaigns for some of the most well-known local and global brands.

You will work collaboratively with all partners – particularly the media agencies of the Groupe, clients and direct, to provide innovative and value-based content solutions across a broad range of digital channels - Social, Bvod, Digtial Audio etc. You will act as a platform expert to guide clients and help inform decisions for content, lead the brief response process, and collaborate with different skillsets and capabilities.

This is a highly client/agency-facing role, so we will be looking for solid client servicing experience and presentation skills. You must have proven skills in developing digital content strategies and presenting content solutions to meet brief objectives. You will be responsible for the daily management and ongoing development of your team, and report into the Head of Content.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Implementing content strategies that integrate into broader media and marketing plans and delivering high-quality content from concept to production.
• Team leadership – ongoing development and management of Content Managers & Executives to enhance their thinking and deliver innovative content solutions.
• Drive new business opportunities for PLAY through agency and direct client engagement.
• Knowledge of all aspects of our solutions across Prodigious + PLAY and how we integrate with media and creative to provide holistic and seamless content experiences

The person we’re looking for:

• Ideally 6 - 7 years of agency experience, or experience in a similar role.
• Ideal for a Senior Content Manager looking to step up into a director role, or a Business Manager or Media Manager with strong digital skills looking to pivot into content.  
• The new media landscape, and how content plays a pivotal role in delivering business outcomes for brands.
• How to build case studies and communicate the effectiveness and impact of past campaigns to demonstrate capability and drive new business.
• Strong people management skills and effective communication skills.
• Client management and experience working with senior stakeholders.

PUBLICIS GROUPE BENEFITS

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful, and Financial wellbeing
• A rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to achieve your goals through our Career Conversations program
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva!
• Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

Prodigious, as a part of Publicis Groupe believes that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities and for candidates in our application process. If you need assistance or adjustment due to a disability, please contact us

Digital Activation Manager

Spark Foundry is looking for a Digital Activation Manager to join us in Melbourne. We are one of the fastest growing agencies in Australia and the world.

At Spark Foundry our vision is to Fuel Famously Effective Ideas. Famous and Effective. Not one or the other, both. That sounds nice, but to get to famously effective ideas you need some key ingredients.

You need diverse thinkers and diverse thinking. We call this Allsorts. This helps us tackle challenges through different disciplines and perspectives. You need to thrive on the belief that great ideas are only great if they work. It’s not enough to be new, or cool, or interesting. Our solutions need to drive a business result. Everything else is vanity. You need to embrace both the art and the evidence. Right and left. Imagination and activation. Intelligence and technology. Big ideas, forensically measured.

All that while being a good human? Sound like you? Sound like where you’d like to be? We’d love to meet you.

WHAT BENEFITS DOES SPARK OFFER?

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:

• A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
• A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
• Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
• A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program
• A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs 
• Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
• Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits
• Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

The Digital Activation Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery, of digital media campaigns, across one of Australia’s most well-known brands. You will have the ability to grow your career quickly with this innovative and powerhouse brand – working on campaigns that delve into all facets of the digital landscape. This role will help deliver all business reviews, as well as heavily assisting the Digital Activation Director with quarterly business reviews, product development, and assistance with new business. This role must ensure the performance of all client accounts within their team and that clients’ investment delivers against their business objectives whilst also building exceptionally strong relationships with them. The Digital Activation Manager will be responsible for the response and overall quality of the Direct IO & Programmatic response to brief, define campaign KPI’s and measurement of the campaign alongside the delivery of the post campaign report.

The Digital Activation Manager is also responsible for supporting, coaching, developing and overall management of their team to ensure client needs are met.

If you have strong Direct experience with some working knowledge across Programmatic and/or Social, this role will give you a fantastic opportunity to upskill and gain broader digital expertise.  

WHAT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DOES THIS ROLE HAVE?

• Full ownership of client relationship, service, and performance across a tier 1 client - engaging line manager when required in a timely fashion. This includes:
• Leading response to client briefs and building digital media recommendations that achieve strong client outcomes
• Ensuring the team is executing a smooth implementation and delivery of all digital campaigns
• Timely and accurate delivery of ad trafficking
• Excellent data analysis skills and ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Ability to design test and learn framework
• Management of Digital Executives & Coordinators on a day to day basis – identifying relevant training for them
• Responsible and accountable for output of their team

Team & Communication

• Developing strong working relationships with their immediate team and wider agency team
• Full ownership of all workflow, engaging line managers when required in a timely fashion with no errors
• Developing strong working relationships with line manager and able to manage upwards.
• Excellent communication skills with close monitoring & escalation of issues in a timely manner.

Client

• Timely and professional client communication (for example: answering a client email within 24 hour with a courtesy response on all that require additional time).
• Works autonomously to meet client objectives and deliverables via innovation
• Lead client contact, providing key market and business update to clients, business reviews, education sessions and leading responses.

Technical

• Excellent Direct IO, and/or Programmatic and/or Paid Social experience. Significant experience in delivering Direct campaigns to achieve client results.
• Deep understanding of platform features and how it can deliver outcomes for clients.
• Experience using: Google Ads, DV360, CM360 & Meta Ads
• Deep understanding and experience working across Paid Search
• Strong ability in designing and implementing testing framework
• Excellent data analysis, insights and reporting ability translated into actionable improvements for client outcomes
• Keeps up to date and has an opinion on industry trends and beta products for testing.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably a university degree or higher education qualifications.
• 3+ years’ experience in Direct IO, programmatic or ad operations role in a media agency or in house
• Experience in managing client communication and relationship as well as a portfolio of clients
• Experience in people management
• Proficient in using: Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ideally you have experience across programmatic platforms: DV360, Verizon, TTD, Amobee, Mediamath, AppNexus.
• Experience using CM360 for trafficking and reporting purposes. Experience in other adservers (Sizmek, Flashtalking, Celtra) nice to have but not essential.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of Australian Media Landscape
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of digital marketing/advertising

Spark Foundry, as a part of Publicis Groupe believes that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. 

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Portfolio Director of Talent and Culture to work on a Full Time basis. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the human resources function and supporting the growth and development of the team with a hands on approach.

Keys duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reporting to the Portfolio General Manager, you will collaborate with the Leadership Team to provide  guidance, motivation & advice on all HR related matters
• Drive Team Member Engagement and promote a positive culture
• Develop and continually review HR strategy on learning & development, engagement, recruitment / retention,  rewards & recognition, workforce planning & people initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor and provide advice in the resolution of issues including performance management, grievances, investigations, role changes and remuneration reviews
• Complete HR reports and projects