General Manager, Community Wellbeing and Inclusion

1 week ago


St Kilda, Victoria, Australia Fisher Leadership Full time
Pivotal community facing leadership role

  • Reports to the Chief Executive Officer
  • Join an iconic, innercity Council spanning Port Melbourne to Elwood

The Position


This leadership position is an exciting opportunity to lead the Community, Wellbeing and Inclusion (CWI) Division covering a diverse and impactful portfolio including childcare centres, aged care services, libraries, outreach programs and open spaces.


As a member of the executive leadership team and reporting to the CEO, the General Manager CWI and leads a division of approximately 320 officers, through four direct reports.

The role holds budget responsibility of $48million per year and also sponsors over $100million of service reform projects which are to be delivered in the next three years.


With a track record of developing high performing teams, and successfully sponsoring major projects and change initiatives, you will be a collaborative leader who thrives in engaging with diverse communities to drive tangible benefits.

You will have proven ability to effectively communicate, advocate and position Council's role, direction, objectives and plans before a diverse range of audiences.


Through effective design and delivery, you will foster active participation in community life and genuine engagement that supports Council's aspirations for the Port Phillip community.


The Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is a vibrant and creative inner-city Council with a spectacular foreshore.

It is one of the most visited areas of Melbourne and is known for creativity, inclusiveness, ingenuity, sustainability and enterprise.

We deliver more than 100 programs and services to sustain and enable our many residents, businesses and visitors.

Council's vision is 'for a liveable and vibrant City that enhances the wellbeing of the community'.

Applications close: 21 April 2024

  • Cover letter including your motivation for the role
  • Five impactful examples (two hundred words maximum per example) that capture key selection criteria
  • Targeted CV (23 pages).


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