Community Services Section Manager Psc401

2 days ago

Raymond Terrace, Australia Port Stephens Council Full time

**A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC**

**The opportunity**

Our Facilities & Infrastructure leadership team are seeking an experienced Community Services Section Manager to drive success and foster a dynamic, collaborative environment amongst both our internal service providers and the community of Port Stephens.

Reporting directly to the Director - Facilities and Infrastructure, you’ll play a critical role in the Community Services leadership group, providing clear direction in alignment with Council’s Strategic Plan. You will provide leadership to a diverse group of leaders covering; Children’s Services, Waste Management, Property and Facilities Management, Library Services, and Volunteer Management.

**Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here -**view the position description**.**
- Manage, lead and develop staff
- Contract management for surf life guards, aquatic centre management, bush fire asset protection zone management, and waste services
- Oversight of council’s commercial property portfolio and licencing of open spaces and community halls
- Strategic leadership of Council’s children’s services and libraries to deliver outputs and outcomes valued by our community in the best possible way.

**This is a permanent opportunity** - working full-time 35 hours / week

**You will be working from** PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

**We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role Here’s what we’re looking for**:

- A degree qualification in open spaces, community services, recreation facilities, waste management and/or a related field and relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing change and leading multi-disciplinary teams who have a wide range of qualifications, experience and skill levels
- Experience in the development and implementation of strategies, business plans and delivery of projects
- Strong financial acumen

**This is life at PSC**
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more

**Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know**
- **Applications Close**: Midnight, Sunday, 15 June 2025
- For position related enquiries, contact: Greg Kable, Director - Facilities & Infrastructure, on (02) 4988 0222
- We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant
- We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
- Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care.
- We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

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