Manager Community Development

CompanyInformation

The EastKimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populatedarea in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known asone of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourismattraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope ofcolour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravanparks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and itis an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The EastKimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures,lifestyles and abundant opportunities. 

Providing asafe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us andwe are committed to employing people who share the Shire of WyndhamEast Kimberley (SWEK) Values of S afety,T eamwork, A ccountability,C ommunication and R espect, theseValues are incorporated into all aspects of employment atSWEK.

TheOpportunity

This is arare and challenging career opportunity to join a dynamic localgovernment where you can make a difference through the delivery ofcritical projects and services that contribute to the Shire ofWyndham East Kimberley’s strategic objective of Connectingour cultures, striving for prosperity, celebrating the spirit ofcountry and community.

We arelooking for suitable candidates to join our Planning and CommunityDevelopment Team as Manager Community Development.This role provides strategic and operational management of theShire’s Community Development portfolio, ensuring that theportfolio is operating effectively and efficiently, in accordancewith statutory requirements, industry best practices, and withinthe parameters of the Shire’s Corporate Plans.

This role isalso responsiblefor:

• Providing leadership andmanaging the Community Development Services team, ensuring theteam it is adequately resourced and skilled to provideexcellent services to the community;
• Developing andmaintaining strategies for key aspects of Community Developmentthat are incorporated in the Shire’s Integrated PlanningFramework;
• Leadingthe day-to-day operations of the Community Developmentportfolio, ensuring professional, efficient, and effectiveprovision of services;
• Consolidating andbuilding partnerships to drive and influence consumer-informed,evidence-based responses to key social issues, particularly inrelation to youth and Aboriginal engagement;
• Community facilitiesplanning, design, and management - ensuring the development,management, and operation of community facilities is strategicand planned with continuous improvement sought;
• Undertaking programmingand project management including the preparation of progressreports and funding acquittals;
• Managingthe Community Development budget to achieve the objectives ofthe position within the context of the Shire’s broaderstrategies;
• Identifying fundingopportunities, and coordinating and preparing well-researchedfunding submissions that align with priorities attached toorganisational strategies and priorities as outlined within theShire’s Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business,Annual Budget, and other relevant informingdocuments;
• Providing effectiveleadership, direction, communication and customer service tothe Community Development portfolio and teammembers;
• Management of theShire’s Stakeholder committees – such as theDisability Access and Inclusion Committee;
• Providing professionaland strategic advice to the Director of Planning and CommunityDevelopment, the Executive Management Team and the Council onall aspects relating to the provision of communitydevelopment.

A DegreeQualification/s in Community Development, Recreation, Youth Work,with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar managementrole and a current unrestricted WA Drivers Licence are essentialfor this role. You will also have experience in the development anddelivery of a range of Community Development programs and servicesincluding recreation services, community events, disability accessand inclusion, seniors and youth, and community safety. You will beable to demonstrate experience in working in partnership with thecommunity sector and government agencies and a proven capacity tobuild and maintain strong relationships with key internal andexternal stakeholders. Your excellent communication and advocacyskills will ensure that you are able to effectively manage complexsituations and an awareness of the challenges facing the EastKimberley region (economically, socially, and culturally) which mayimpact Community Development programs and service delivery is keyto this position. To support your team achieve their goals, youwill also require excellent leadership and management andleadership skills and a passion for safety in theworkplace.

Moreinformation about the position and the requirements for this roleare outlined in the Position Description at thebottom of this page.

Location andRemuneration Package

The role willbe based from the Shire offices in Kununurra. An attractiveremuneration package will be negotiated with the successfulcandidate: included in the package will be a base salary, housingor housing allowance, utility subsidies, professional development,location allowance, travel allowance, relocation reimbursement upto $15,000 and 11% Superannuation.

This role isfulltime with a remuneration package rangingbetween $170,000 $180,000  perannum.

Benefits of Workingfor SWEK

Working forSWEK means that as an employee, in addition to a competitivesalary, you will also enjoy:

• Sixweeks paid annual leave and other generous leaveoptions
• Extra 2Public Holidays (Local Government Days)
• Salarypackaging options, including novated leasing
• Paidparental leave
• Superannuation matchingco-contribution of 3%
• Complimentary membershipof our pools and gym facilities
• Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
• Freeparking
• Fullypaid induction
• Provision of a CorporateUniform
• Professional DevelopmentOpportunities
• Abilityto live and work in the most incredible East Kimberleyregion

APPLYNOW!

If you areready to be part of our diversely talented team to build yourfuture with an organisation that makes an impact, improves livesand inspires others please click the‘Apply’ button at the bottom of thispage or contact Nick Allen, Director Planning and CommunityDevelopment for a confidential discussion on 08 9168 41***to findout more about this role.

To beconsidered, you will need to submit a coveringletter outlining your interest in the position and yourability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum twopages), a current resume and any otherrequired documentation.

Applicationswill be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday12/5/2024

As anEqual Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley,values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks towelcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and allage groups to apply.

However,applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and willbe required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance priorto interview stage of the recruitment process.