Being a Queen
Victoria Market trader can have its ups and downs. Like any career market
traders are subject to burn out but the problem for many of us is that all we
know is market trading. Well, we know of a job that involves a complete change
in responsibilities but actually demands a skill that you use every trading
day.
A key ingredient for
this job involves “stakeholder engagement with market traders and customers”.
What could be more perfect for an existing market trader? We engage with those
groups every day and over a number of years it is fair to say that many of us
have developed significant skills. The job also requires “Experience
in delivering complex and high profile construction and renewal projects” and we
admit that could be a bit of a problem for many traders. The job is Project
Director QVM Renewal, reporting direct to the CoM Director of City Design and
Projects, and we are guessing the salary could be attractive compared with most
stall profits at QVM.
Before you think about applying, remember you might have to
give up your stall – conflict of interest and all that. And there are some
aspects that may not appeal to traders, like liaising with State Government
officials. But just in case you are interested, this is the link to this high
profile city position - http://employment.melbourne.vic.gov.au/caw/en/job/970640/leadership-opportunities
And remember, if you get the job of Project Director QVM
Renewal, I want to be one of your first stakeholder engagements – I'd like to talk about the possibility of a permanent stall.
Good luck!
