Address- Lead a diverse and professional team on innovative projects that build community capacity and connections
- Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
- Permanent full time position
- Weekly Vehicle Allowance
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
The role of Team Leader Community Programs is to oversee the day-to-day work and functioning of the team undertaking operational work or service provision, and to collaborate with others to complete the programs and projects of the section. This will be achieved through coordinating and directing the Community Programs team, to develop and deliver quality services, programs and initiatives with the aim to meet community priorities, build community capacity and improve quality of life for the Central Coast community.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
Key activities of this role include:
- Coordinate and develop appropriate work plans for the Community Programs team that meet identified community needs, contribute to economic prosperity and improved social outcomes for the community
- Provide leadership and direction for the Community Programs team to enable the successful planning and implementation of quality advice, programs and services
- Develop and maintain strong and productive working relationships with the cultural, creative arts and Indigenous community and related community organisations
- Coordinate, monitor and prioritise workloads so that all work is delivered in an effective and efficient manner within agreed timeframes and budgets
About You:
- You thrive in a team environment
- You promote a sense of purpose among your team
- You enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, while also learning from others;
- Having a work/life balance is important to you
About Us:
- We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community;
- You’ll be joining a team of professionals who excel at what they do;
- We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development;
- We provide opportunities to collaborate with subject matter experts from a variety of areas across the organisation;
- We offer an attractive range of benefits to our employees.
Please refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.
This role provides a salary range of between $96.3k to $115.5k per annum + 11% superannuation.
A vehicle may be provided for official duties and private use leaseback in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. Alternately a vehicle allowance of $200.97 per week ($2,612.50 per quarter) is also an available option.
A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available.
Enquiries: Belinda McRobie, Section Manager Community Development on ph: 0419 660 073
Please note:Due to the current COVID-19 situation interviews may now be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Sunday 3 March 2024.
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HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in the position.
For more information on applying for a role with Central Coast Council please click on the following link: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers-and-volunteering/applying-position
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.
Don't have access to a computer or electronic device? Applications can be lodged at any of Council's 11 Library locations. Pre-book a free 1 hour computer time-slot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the Library enquiry counter.
Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you will need to complete your application without leaving the system as your application will not be saved.
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To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.
Step 2: Attach your Resume
Step 3: Attach your qualifications and licences
Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.
IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 0409 601 161 to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.
Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. Please be advised, in order to ensure you receive all email communications from Central Coast Council, please whitelist 'recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au' in your preferred email client. For Further instructions please click here.
PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.
I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
