Team Leader Community Development

Summary of the position:

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time position - 35-hour week with Flex-Time system
• Salary commencing from $114,493 + 12% Superannuation + Council Leaseback Vehicle
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

We are currently seeking applications for an exciting leadership role within Council's newly established Community Development team. Within this position you will focus on building a connected, inclusive, and resilient community. You will lead a skilled team to deliver programs and initiatives that strengthen social cohesion, health, and wellbeing across diverse population groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth, seniors, people with disability, and culturally diverse communities. This is to ensure all residents continue to feel a strong sense of belonging and participation in community life.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Social Planning, or another related field
• Current Working with Children's Check, Class C Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate
• Demonstrated extensive experience in leading community development initiatives across diverse population groups.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and supporting a multidisciplinary team, including officers working in youth, ageing and disability, outreach, recovery and resilience, and social planning.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, negotiate outcomes, and solve problems collaboratively at individual, team, and community levels.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, policy advice, and community engagement materials.
• Strong administrative and budget management skills, including oversight of grants, funding proposals, and program evaluations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and use of digital tools for research, reporting, and communication.

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Further Information: Michelle Sheehan, Manager Community, Arts & Tourism on 0405 149 599

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 29 September 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.