COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEADER
Job No:
BRC260
Location:
Bathurst, NSW
Salary: $73,421 - $77,138 per annum + super + leaseback vehicle
Position Status: Permanent full time
Hours of work: 35 hour week with a RDO every third week
Closing: Friday, 6 July 2018 at 4pm
About the Organisation
Congratulations, on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region's largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff and provides a large range of services to our community.
Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.
About Bathurst
Bathurst really is the best of both worlds - a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.
To find out more, please click on this link Bathurst Region.
About the Role
- Do you have the passion and skills to partner with community and professional agencies to achieve real outcomes within the community?
- Can you identify issues, plan and advocate on behalf of the community to achieve the best outcome for the Bathurst Local Government area?
- Do you have a passion in the area of social and community planning?
If so, the position of Community Development Team Leader is for you.
The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience working in a community services/development environment. Council is seeking an innovative professional with proven experience, an ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver community development outcomes across a range of demographic groups. Have you an understanding of the diverse needs of a regional community, including the operations of a community centre, as well as community event planning, delivery and evaluation experience.
The successful candidate will establish and grow partnerships and networks both internally and externally to the organisation.
The position reports directly to the Manager Community Services.
Key requirements:
- To provide leadership and direction to the Community Development team.
- To directly supervise Community Development staff, facilitate interaction and support across all areas of work.
- To assist with advocacy and drafting of social and community planning documents to ensure positive social and community outcomes across all identified/targeted demographics within the community.
- To proactively strengthen relationships between Government and Non-Government agencies to ensure collaboration in delivering outcomes that meet relevant community needs.
- To lead and oversee the operations of the Kelso Community Hub.
- To facilitate and oversee successful development of community events eg: Senior’s Festival, Youth Week, Harmony Day, International Women’s Day.
To view the Position Summary click here
Contact Officer: Megan Bargwanna 6333 6523
Bathurst Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
