Manager Community

**Job No**:LCCNSW3943***

**Location**:Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**

We are looking for that energetic team player who has a desire to identify and implement new community and cultural opportunities and initiatives, which enhance the quality of life of the residents of our amazing region.

We have the right opportunity for you to further establish your leadership and professional capabilities in this community focused role as Manger Community and Culture based in Lithgow.

As the gateway to Central West NSW and only 90 minutes drive to the new Western Sydney International Airport, Lithgow region adjoins the Blue Mountains and the Gardens of Stone and has the community feel and wide range of rural and nature experiences that you are after

**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every second week.

As the Manager Community and Culture you will lead a team to coordinate and deliver programs, events and activities in relation to community development, connect with social, cultural and youth services and deliver Councils library services.

You will have a demonstrated track record and proven success in the provision of community services, with lateral skills and exposure in community engagement frameworks.

Working closely with other teams across Council, you will help to research, identify and understand key community social service needs, and implement evidence based contemporary community service delivery strategies and practices.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Effectively plan and develop community and cultural development programs and projects in accordance with the strategic direction set by Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
- Develop and maintain appropriate consultative processes with residents, community organisations, and key stakeholders to identify community needs and gaps in service provision
- Liaise and establish strong and sustainable partnerships with relevant stakeholders including Federal and State Government Agencies, and other key agencies including health, education, vocation, community transport and the business sector.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement new opportunities and initiatives for the delivery of community and cultural services to enhance with quality of life of the residents of Lithgow LGA.
- Oversee the Council’s cultural development initiatives including the management of Eskbank House museum, Union Theatre, Council’s artifact and art collections.
- Investigate and advocate for external sources of funding for the improvement and continuation of community support and development focussed services
- Provide for the investigation of customer complaints and issues referred to the Community and Culture team and ensure the implementation of appropriate corrective action if required
- Continuously maintain an accurate and up to date working knowledge of community development and engagement practices, trends, policies and procedures.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in community services or engagement or relevant disciplines and/or demonstrated extensive relevant experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of social planning, community development and engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a multifunctional team to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies to achieve an engaged and informed community.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and reporting on budgets for specific program areas.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills as demonstrated in preparing reports, strategies, forums and presentations.
- A sound understanding of customer service functions.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the WHS Act and associated regulations including the development and implementation of WHS Risk Management Procedures relevant to the portfolio.
- Sound project management skills.
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of WHS

**_ APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 11pm AEDT._**

**_ Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process._**

**Lithgow City Council**

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in