Premier's Department advertises for project

The NSW Premier's Department has advertised a vacancy for a Peninsula "project manager".

The position is the "place manager" that was proposed as an outcome of the Peninsula Vision economic development report.

The role has an emphasis on the youth and the aged, with community-based economic development another element of the job.

Ms Nivek Thompson, from the Central Coast office of the Premier's Department, said that the project manager would be required to work with the local community and Gosford Council to "develop solutions".

"They will need to work with young people and older people and the local community," she said.

Ms Thompson said that the Peninsula was identified as a target area for a project manager.

"The government identified areas in the community where there was needed added input to important outcomes on the ground," she said.

"The Premier's Department administered discussion with stakeholders and council to find out what issues needed addressing.

"The project manager will not be a service provider but will facilitate new models for the local community," Ms Thompson said.

The appointment will be for up to two years and pays $78,000 per year.

The position description states the purpose of the position as: "To develop and implement effective and efficient whole of government and whole of community solutions which address the issues facing young people and older people in the Peninsula area and increase the community's capacity to resolve future issues when they arise.

"To work with government agencies (federal, state and local), and community and business interests on the Peninsula to foster and strengthen effective collaborative approaches.

"To support projects and programs operating in the area to maximise positive outcomes for the target groups and the community as a whole by working more effectively together.

"To support staff in other agencies to ensure that the Project's objectives are met and that best practice is used in developing and implementing solutions.

"To foster collaborative solutions that build local capacity and skills so that the community is better placed to deal with new issues as they arise in the future.

"To provide advice on the key issues and initiatives which impact, or have the potential to impact, on the target groups on the Peninsula.

The position is part of the "Regional Co-ordination Program", reporting to the Central Coast Regional Co-ordinator.

It also has a direct relationship with the Community Solutions and Crime Prevention section of the Strategic Projects Division of the Premier's Department.

The Division is responsible through the Deputy Director General to the Director General of the Premier's Department.

The position description also states that: "A Peninsula Project Reference Group involving the Premier's Department, the Gosford Council, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and other government and community organisations representing the interests of young people and older people on the Peninsula will support the position.

"This position will be required to work collaboratively to address key issues and concerns relevant to young people and older people on the Peninsula, where it has been identified that a whole of Government, whole of community approach is required in order to develop sustainable solutions.

"The priorities for this position include improving outcomes for young people and older people on the Peninsula, as well as addressing the relationship between these groups.

"The position will also address issues relating to local economic development, specifically as they impact on young people and older people.

"The position holder is primarily responsible for identifying and facilitating the implementation of initiatives and strategies that deliver tangible and sustainable outcomes for the young people and older people on the Peninsula."

"The position holder will also be required to exercise sound judgement and bring creativity to the role.

"Managing relationships with and between agencies in the context of potentially conflicting priorities, will require a combination of sensitivity, insight, diplomacy and leadership.

"The position holder must have the capacity to influence agencies to work collaboratively in developing solutions to the needs of the target groups."

Applications close on Friday, April 11.

Position description, Alison Branley, March 27