Manager Community Development

• Manage a vibrant and exciting Community Development team 
• Based in picturesque Beechworth
• Attractive salary 
• A great opportunity for a local, or someone looking for a country move! 
• North East Victoria contains amazing tourist attractions, including several bike tracks, food and wineries, as well as incredible mountain views 
• The council promotes work-life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities. 

Indigo Shire Council is seeking our next Manager of Community Development. Working from the Beechworth office, you will bring your passion and expertise into a team that values your knowledge and experience. 

As our next Manager of Community Development, you will be able to: 

•  lead and manage the delivery of key service areas including but not limited to, emergency management and recovery, recreation, arts and culture, young people, early years, maternal and child health, ageing well, access and inclusion, placemaking/community planning and library services.

The position will:

• Provide social and community planning expertise across a broad range of policies, projects and programs for the Indigo Shire and work across Council divisions to ensure integrated approaches to shire wide planning.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to advocate and improve community outcomes and wellbeing indicators across the Shire.
• Proactively monitor community trends and identify and deliver evidence-based service improvements across responsible portfolios.
• Advance place making / community planning in targeted communities through integrated planning and implementation of actions to underpin long term futures for each place.
• Identify and secure funding for strategies and programs.
• Participate in Councils Emergency Management arrangements including planning and preparedness activities.
• Undertake all responsibilities of the Municipal Recovery Management during emergency events

For more information, head to: https://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Careers-and-volunteering/Current-vacancies

Please ensure you address the selection criteria on the last page of the Recruitment Kit for your application to be considered.

If you would like further information, or for a confidential discussion on the role, please contact Carla Hanlon, Executive Manager People & Governance on 1300 365 003. 

Applications close 4pm, Sunday 4th February 2024.