Team Leader Community Development

Location: Picton, New South Wales

Employment: Full-time, 35-hour week with Flex-Time system

Salary: Commencing from $114,493 + 12% Superannuation + Council Leaseback Vehicle

Work arrangements: Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

We are seeking applications for a leadership role within Council's Community Development team. 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.

• Lead a community development team to deliver programs and initiatives that strengthen social cohesion, health, and wellbeing across diverse population groups.
• Drive strategies to foster belonging and participation in community life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth, seniors, people with disability, and culturally diverse communities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to implement community development initiatives.

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Social Planning, or another related field
• Current Working with Children's Check, Class C Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate
• Extensive experience leading community development initiatives across diverse population groups
• Experience supervising and supporting a multidisciplinary team, including youth, ageing and disability, outreach, recovery and resilience, and social planning
• Ability to lead strategic planning, negotiate outcomes, and solve problems collaboratively at individual, team, and community levels
• High-level verbal and written communication skills for 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 and digital tools for research, reporting, and communication

Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities. We aim to deliver high-performing services and actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment with a range of benefits to support, reward, and engage our workforce.

• Growth Learning Program
• STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Contact: Michelle Sheehan, Manager Community, Arts & Tourism, at 0405 149 599

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 29 September 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together

Only applications via Council's online recruitment platform will 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 verification, and a valid WWCC. Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture and to child safety. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support applicants throughout the recruitment process.