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Head of City Activation, Community and Place

1 month ago

Penrith, Australia Penrith City Council Full time

About the role

This exciting role leads a professional team of around 30 people that shape and deliver creative social programs and community activities to foster connection, wellbeing and safety, from our flagship event, the Real Festival, through to micro community celebrations.

Penrith is a growing and changing city and this position will lead Council’s response, building capacity and resilience with a particular focus on creating impact and responding to new and emerging needs.

Essential criteria

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant social, community, cultural or policy discipline Demonstrated ability to lead the delivery of evidence-based responses to complex community challenges Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic outcomes Exceptional interpersonal skills and self-awareness, with a proven ability to engage with sensitive and diverse stakeholders and manage key partnerships Demonstrated capacity to write, analyse and present high-level written reports and verbal presentations in a time sensitive environment Current Class C driver licence

Desirable criteria

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline Experience and understanding of the public sector

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $184,000 to $213,000 per annum, plus 11% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.

Access to a Motor Vehicle Allowance is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.

You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. 

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