Senior Community Development Manager

3 days ago


Gladstone, Australia CQUniversity Full time
Job Description

Role Title: Executive Director - Gladstone Region Engaging in Action Together (GRT)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: CQUniversity, Gladstone Region

Job Duration: Fixed Term until 30 June 2029

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, visionary professional to lead our Gladstone Region Engaging in Action Together (GRT) team as the Executive Director. As a public ambassador for the region, you will amplify the place-based work and represent local needs within state and national networks and forums.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the GRT Leadership Group, Operations Manager, and Backbone Team in strategic positioning aligned to GRT's principles and collective impact methodology.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, oversee financial management, and leverage collective impact methodologies to guide the Backbone team in enabling the community-led social change movement.
  • Role model the confidence and humility required to lead from behind, guiding the team in community engagement, data analysis, and solution co-design.
  • Serve as a public ambassador for the Gladstone Region, amplifying the place-based work and representing local needs within state and national networks and forums.
Requirements
  • Advanced degree in social, human rights policy, political, business, or related field.
  • At least 5-10 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years enabling high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Executive presence to inspire confidence and passion in both internal and external audiences.
  • Advanced strategy and planning skills, including an ability to think strategically on both organisational and systemic levels over multi-year horizons.
  • Strong data acumen and ability to oversee complex shared-measurement systems.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills before multiple types of audiences.
Desirable Attributes
  • Local knowledge of the Gladstone Region.
  • Familiarity with first nations communities and history within the Australian or local context.
  • Familiarity with Australian and Queensland social sector networks and political environments.
  • Community development, social change, or collective impact experience.

We Offer

  • 4 weeks annual leave.
  • Generous carers and parental leave.
  • 17% superannuation.
  • Flexible and inclusive work/life balance.
  • Fantastic staff professional/career development opportunities.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your current CV or resume, and a 1-2 page cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the position.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.



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