Director Connected Communities @ Manningham Council

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Future Leadership Full time
Director Connected Communities @ Manningham Council

Join to apply for the Director Connected Communities @ Manningham Council role at Future Leadership.

Overview

Manningham Council is seeking to appoint an impactful Director Connected Communities to lead a broad portfolio that delivers services from maternal and child health, children, youth and families, recreation, healthy ageing, through to economic development, events and grants. The Director reports to the CEO and is part of the executive team. The role has four direct reports and oversees approximately 85 staff.

You will bring a track record of leading community‑focused service delivery and building strategies that deliver value and long‑term benefits. You will be a high performing, collaborative professional with a contemporary approach to engaging and developing multi‑disciplinary teams, and you will thrive in building authentic community engagement and partnerships.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a local government organisation with a long‑held reputation for good governance and responsive customer‑focused service for its communities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and service delivery leadership for a diverse community portfolio.
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing team and foster a positive organisational culture.
  • Report directly to the CEO and be part of a closely aligned executive team.
  • Lead community engagement, partnerships and multi‑disciplinary collaboration to deliver value to the community.
  • Oversee services including maternal and child health, children, youth and families, recreation, healthy ageing, economic development, events and grants.

About Manningham Council

We are responsible for a 114 km municipality in Melbourne's East, stretching from Bulleen to Wonga Park, 12 km from Melbourne's CBD. The area includes suburbs such as Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Donvale, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Warrandyte, Warrandyte South and parts of Wonga Park, Nunawading and Ringwood North. Manningham features a Green Wedge, major activity centres, parklands, open spaces, and vibrant shopping and dining precincts. The community is diverse with a broad range of languages, cultures and traditions.

To Apply

Please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/director-connected-communitiesmandcc0925/ and click on "Apply Now" and address your brief cover letter detailing your experience relevant to the position in line with the Key Responsibilities outlined in the Candidate Pack, along with a current CV to David Baber of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for more information.

Close Date: September 26, 2025 23:59 AEST


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