Manager Active and Connected Communities

Manager Active and Connected Communities

Permanent Full Time Opportunity

Location: Morwell, Victoria

About the role

The Manager Active and Connected Communities is responsible for creating opportunities for our community to be physically active and socially connect as part of a safe and inclusive community.

The Manager Active and Connected Communities will lead and manage the department in delivering the following services:

Community Strengthening

• Manage the planning and development of forward thinking, evidence based social policies that will have a positive impact on the Latrobe City community, building capacity and resilience.
• Ensure the voice of the entire community is imbedded in how Council and other external agencies plan and deliver their programming, to ensure the best possible outcome for the community.

Social Policy & Inclusion

• Lead the development, implementation and annual reporting of the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and its relevant annual action plans.
• Champion a whole of organisation culture of partnerships, community engagement and social planning in all programs and services that are offered by Council.
• Develop and imbed social policy and planning within the organisational culture, through the development of relevant social policy across all Council services.

Leisure Facilities

• Manage the efficient operation of Council's aquatic and leisure facilities, to the meet the needs of the Latrobe City community and visitors to the municipality.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement through data informed business improvement opportunities, which ensure community access, while responsibly managing the Councils financial commitments

Leisure Contract Management

• Manage delivery of a seamless and fully integrated Leisure Services model, between the in-house managed leisure services and the GRAC business model, through collaborative engagement methods between the two operations, whilst ensuring financial sustainability.

This role will ensure continual improvement is achieved through ongoing review of business processes, demonstrated leadership in people management and development including the financial and physical resources of the Active and Connected Communities function.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A tertiary degree in Business Management, or related degree and diverse experience in both operational areas and management.
• Demonstrated (2 or more years) management experience.
• Relevant experience within Local Government or other relevant sector.
• Expertise and proven ability in successfully leading, managing and delivering the requirements as outlined under specialist skills and experience.
• A demonstrated ability to interpret and implement legislation and regulations in a statutory environment.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

About the Latrobe City region

Situated 150kms east of Melbourne in the centre of Gippsland, Latrobe City is one of the four Victorian regional cities with a population of approximately 78,000. Latrobe City encompass the four major towns of Moe, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill as well as other small rural townships. Latrobe City is one of the most liveable regions in Victoria with unbeatable lifestyle options, urban living, rural townships, farming and bush settings. The region offers well supported commercial and business communities, education and health options, leisure and recreational choices and the chance to live in a connected, diverse community.

To Apply:

Visit to submit your application and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 2 November 2025

For a confidential conversation, please contact James Rouse, Interim General Manager Community Health and Wellbeing on

Competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.