Team Leader Community Services

Introduction:

Become a Part of Moira Shire Council's Exciting Journey

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria's top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally.
• A strong, values based organisational culture.
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this. Applications are to be made in line with our organisational policy.
• In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program.
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities.
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super.
• Salary packaging and novated leases.
• Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks.
• Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire.
• Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances.
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government).
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. Following the first 12 months of service.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:

This is a 12-month parental leave position, starting at the end of November 2025.

The role of Team Leader Community Services is your opportunity to showcase your leadership and supervisory skills in a Local Government context, whilst also genuinely impacting the communities the make up our wonderful Shire.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Develop, implement and review Council's Wellbeing for all Ages and All Abilities Access and Inclusion Plans

Review Council policy in accordance with current information and industry practices and legislative requirements

General Duties

Coordinating an integrated and planned approach to support community groups and services in Moira Shire operating within the Community Services remit.

Consult and liaise with relevant community stakeholders, clubs, organisations, and government departments

Prepare and present reports for management and Council

Representing Council or the department on relevant Committees internally and externally.

Providing recommendations on relevant social and community related issues.

Coordinate the research, acquit relevant submissions, and grant applications in accordance with funding agreements.

Provide supervision, support and training to staff as required including technical guidance and direction and the implementation of events and programs.

Oversee the coordination of committees and programs in the Community Services portfolio, including but not limited to;

Senior Citizens, Health Promotion, Live4Life, Community Houses, FReeZA, the All Abilities Advisory Committee.

Assist in the implementation of all relevant Council policies and procedures.

Respond to community needs and issues as they arise or as required.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

Skills and Experiences:

To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualification and relevant experience

Previous demonstrated experience in supervising and managing staff

Ability to liaise and work with people from diverse backgrounds, groups and organisations

Knowledge of and experience in community services, event delivery and expertise in one or more of the portfolio areas included within the positions scope.

Experience researching and preparing funding submissions for Government Departments and operating programs within service agreements.

Valid and satisfactory Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).