Manager Community Strengthening

2 weeks ago

Werribee, Australia Wyndham City Council Full time

Temporary Full Time position (5 year contract), Werribee based
- Attractive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience

**We are Wyndham**, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Drive strategy, lead change and deliver impact that supports Wyndham residents to live their best life.

**A bit about the role**

Lead a multi-disciplinary team that works in partnership with residents and other local stakeholders to drive strategic and purposeful policy and programming that empowers and strengthens the capacity of residents to participate in and contribute to their local community.

Work alongside a diverse internal and external stakeholder network to advance equity, inclusion, wellbeing and safety in Wyndham and contribute towards the delivery of the City Plan and Our Wyndham, Towards 2040.

Within your department you will lead Council’s Community Strengthening, Social Policy, First Nations and Social and Economic Inclusion units, to deliver exceptional outcomes for our community and foster the growth and development of staff.

**What you will deliver**
- Lead and develop the Community Strengthening & Inclusion department in reforming its services, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and delivering maximum impact within available resources.
- Provide strategic leadership to your team to deliver shared community outcomes and provide maximum value to residents
- Drive the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan through collaboration across the organisation
- Review operational and delivery models across your department to optimise effectiveness and the successful achievement of our organisational mission
- Bring insight and supportive actions to the City Life senior leadership group to identify opportunities to further enhance the achievement of the directorate’s goals

**What you will bring**
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Policy, Education, Health, Management or related discipline; post graduate qualifications in Social Science, Community Development, Business or Management is highly desirable
- Substantial experience in leadership roles, managing large and complex teams
- High level research and analytical skills, being able to translate evidence-based research into practical operational models
- Keen awareness of the emerging pressures facing the Wyndham community, understanding social issues and opportunities to support the wellbeing of the community
- Working knowledge of service delivery models, with experience leading organisational change and service planning

**Be part of something more**

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

**What’s next?**

For a confidential discussion, please contact** Cam Atkins**, **Acting Director City Life** **on **0417 136 526**.**

Applications will be accepted until **11:59PM on Sunday 7 July 2024.

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