Team Leader - Social Policy, Research & Strategy

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• Salary from $96,626 - $102,676 per annum plus superannuation

 About Position

The role leads a team of five community development professionals who formulate and implement community strategies, policies and procedures, delivered through sustainable relationships and partnerships, to strengthen the City's community impacts and drive positive change.

This role is responsible for:

• Leading the performance and development of staff
• Actively developing and contributing to a cohesive team environment
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic community development initiatives aligning to the City's objectives
• Monitoring and understanding strategic community development needs, trends and policy positioning
• Leading and developing relationships with government agencies, industry bodies, community leaders, other key stakeholders
• Leading the preparation reports and other papers tailored to the needs of the target audience
• Advocating for the needs of the local community and the City to relevant stakeholders and government departments.
• Provide advice regarding opportunities and issues in relation to community needs and trends, partnerships, diversity, inclusion including emerging issues and advocacy opportunities
• Continuous improvement of processes and initiatives

This is a busy and challenging role, requiring strong drive, commitment and passion to achieving great outcomes for our community.

About You

You will be an adaptable, collaborative, experienced community development professional. With strong experience leading and coaching staff, you will have developed and delivered strategic plans and actions through working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will thrive working in a very busy and change driven organisation.

You can demonstrate through your resume, cover letter and selection criteria that you meet the following capabilities:

Essential

1. Experience in a Team Leader, operational leader or similar role;
2. Experience in supervising the work of others, providing technical assistance and motivating staff;
3. Qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent experience;
4. Advanced research and analysis skills;
5. Good negotiation and communication skills, including experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders;
6. Experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans and actions;
7. Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of actions, plans and initiatives;
8. Experience in understanding and advocating for community needs to relevant internal and external stakeholders; and
9. Current C class drivers licence.

Desirable

1. Experience working in Local Government.

About the City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

 
Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave (for salaried officers, excluding casual employees and pro-rata for part time employees);
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

To find out more about our benefits, click here!

Interested?

If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Reference Number:   19491

Close date:  17 March 2024 (9:00pm AWST)

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Nyssa Searles, Coordinator Community Planning & Development, on 9405 5909

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

 All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

 To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.