Job Vacancy 19/01 – Manager Community Services

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking applications for a Manager Community Services to lead the functions of community development, library services and cultural venues.

The Position

The key responsibilities include:

Develop, coordinate and review Council’s Community Services.Oversee Library Services and Cultural Venues operations, and supervise relevant Managers in these areas.Ensure the effective development and promotion of information about the range of Council and other community services.Overseeing the delivery of community activities and events.Coordinate sport and recreation clubs and other community organisations to maximise use of infrastructure to the benefit of those clubs and organisations, and the community as a whole.Develop and review Council’s social planning strategies and associated policies, manage Community Services projects, ensuring key deliverables are met in a timely manner.Prepare well-considered reports for Council and make presentations as required.

The Person

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes at a minimum:

Diploma or Bachelor level in Social Sciences, Humanities, or Arts; or significant experience in working in a similar role in the public or community sector.Proven ability to develop and implement community development related strategies, programs and manage associated budgets.Effective interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills across a wide variety of stakeholders.Extensive experience in developing, implementing and maintaining co-operative working relationships between government agencies and community groups.Demonstrated possession of well-developed negotiation, co-ordination and research skills.Demonstrated project and event management skills.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

This position is being offered under a 4 year fixed term contract with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Applications for 19/01 – Manager Community Services should include:

A cover letterA current resumeStatements addressing the selection criteria found in the Position Description

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

Email – Mail – Confidential Application No. 19/01, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Friday 8 February 2019 at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact Nick O’Connor – Director Corporate and Community Services on (07) 4783 9800.

Download the Application Package