Community Development Strategist

4 days ago


Sutherland Shire, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time
About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is a unique and vibrant organisation that serves the community. We're home to a thriving and connected community of over 230,000 people, who celebrate culture and diversity, and value our incredible open spaces and active lifestyles.

Our Vision

We strive to enhance community confidence and overall organisational performance. Our Executive Team champions a culture of safety first, customer at heart, and future focus.

Job DescriptionOverview

This exciting opportunity exists for an experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Director Community. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the delivery of Council's programs for arts and culture, early education, libraries, leisure centres, sports and recreation, public safety, beach lifeguards, community development across distinct sectors, economic development and tourism, companion animal safety, and community venues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans to enhance community confidence and overall organisational performance.
  • Champion a culture of safety first, customer at heart, and future focus within the Executive Team and Council staff.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer and other Executive Team members to achieve Council's objectives.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A positive attitude and a strategic mindset.
  • Exceptional leadership capability and proven success in community development, service delivery, strategic business planning, and stakeholder management.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of approximately $$175,000 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

We are committed to providing ongoing learning and professional development opportunities to support your career growth and success.

Our team is passionate and dedicated to making a difference in our community, and we invite you to join us on this journey.



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