AddressDirector Communities & Place
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- This role will be employed under the Standard Contract of Employment - Senior Staff and will be ongoing subject to regular performance reviews.
- Remuneration Package ranging between $266 - 310K which includes Salary, Superannuation and a Leaseback Vehicle.
The Place
Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!
Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.
Our passion, hard work and dedication are paying off with recognition from the LGNSW Awards in 2023 awarding us the following:
- LGNSW Planning Awards Div B - Winner -WSC – Robertson Place Plan
- RH Dougherty Events and Communications Award -Winner -Seniors Festival 2023
- Planning Institute of Australia - NSW Planning Excellence Award Winner - Stakeholder Engagement
The Role
As the Director of Communities & Place, you will lead multiple critical sectors including Community Life & Libraries, Waste and Resource Recovery, Environment & Sustainability, and Development Assessment and Regulation. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role is crucial in ensuring that the Council meets its regulatory obligations and fulfills its community leadership role effectively. Your leadership will be crucial in managing transformations, improving processes, and engaging a diverse team to foster a progressive environment where innovation thrives.
The Person
We are looking for an energetic and passionate leader who can effectively inspire and manage a diverse team. Your expertise will be pivotal in initiating positive changes, focusing on customer-centric outcomes, and building strong networks across all business areas. A strategic thinker with a proven track record in public sector management, you will be adept at navigating the complexities of local government and community engagement.
There are various additional benefits which can be accessed including:
- Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
- 3 weeks sick leave, 4 weeks annual leave per annum
- Corporate wellbeing programs
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
- Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
- Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup
Please Note: This position requires a National Criminal Record Check.
For further details on this opportunity, please see our Information Pack or contact Imogen Baker, Executive Officer on 02 4868 0*** for more information.
Closing Date: Midnight 14 May 2024.
Our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage and Teamwork represent who we are and what we expect of one another. To work for us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity and inclusion.
