Reporting to the Director Community Services, this position serves as Council’s strategic lead for customer service, community development, community engagement and Civic Venues. This role is instrumental in enhancing organisational capability and fostering a deeper understanding of community needs to ensure that Council services are effectively scoped, planned, and delivered in alignment with local context and aspirations.
To be successful in this position, you will:
- Strong knowledge of the core and peripheral issues facing Isaac Region communities, including community and political awareness, relevant State and Local Government legislation/policy and related subject matter expertise.
- Extensive working knowledge and skills across community development practice, community and customer services in a rural/regional context.
- Extensive strategic and operational project management skills across the full lifecycle of projects, including strong financial management capabilities preferably in a public sector environment.
- Demonstrated strong cultural and organisational change leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrated engaged leadership skills with the ability to resource, supervise and lead teams, and the ability to coach/mentor team leaders and supervisors (with highly evolved emotional intelligence) in a community services or local government context.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver integrity, accountability, transparency and measured performance in dynamic and at times ambiguous work environments.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work as an effective team member, across different teams at the same time, at potentially different levels, with a continuous improvement approach.
- Highly developed written communication skills for the public sector, with the ability to write for purpose and in the context of varied audiences.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, collaborative and facilitative skills with proven ability to communicate, negotiate, investigate and consult at appropriate levels within the community, government and private sectors.
If you are successful in this position, we offer:
- Five (5) year fixed-term full-time contract
- Attractive remuneration package, inclusive of accommodation allowance and full private use vehicle (Eligibility to request a vehicle allowance in lieu of a council supplied vehicle).
- Up to $5,000 relocation support
- 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading
- Up to 12% super in accordance with Council Policy
- Exclusive access for you and your immediate family to our Employee Assistance Program, facilitated through Gryphon Psychology
- Discounted Corporate Health Cover through multiple providers with competitive extras and coverage benefits
For more details on this exciting position contact the Director Community Services during business hours: Heidi Roberts (07) 4846 3526 or email heidi.roberts@isaac.qld.gov.au
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application online, including the following:
- Cover Letter: A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role. Provide specific examples from your past experiences that demonstrate your suitability for the position.
- Resume: A resume capturing your employment history, qualifications, and details of two referees. The most appropriate referees are your present supervisor or your immediate past supervisor that is relevant to the role advertised.