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Director of Community & Cultural Services
The Longreach Regional Council is situated 700 kilometres from the coast and covers an area of 40,638 square kilometres. The region encompasses the outback townships of Longreach, Ilfracombe, Isisford and Yaraka and the entire population is approximately 4,300 people. Council’s vision is to enhance its status as a major regional centre through cohesive and inclusive communities.
The three pillars of the Longreach Region's prosperity are the agriculture and tourism sectors together with the region's appeal as a destination of choice for outback living. The residents of the Longreach Region are proud of their communities and passionate about their future. Council's Mission is to deliver decisive leadership in making locally-responsive, informed and responsible decisions, providing the highest-quality services and facilities to all communities of the Longreach Region.
An excellent career opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, capable, and suitably qualified and experienced person to join the dynamic Longreach Regional Council team as Director of Community and Cultural Services. This portfolio includes management of community libraries, community pools and recreation areas, childcare services, youth development, events and community development, town planning, environmental health, public facilities, horticulture and town services, and cemeteries. This position is located in Longreach and is responsible for the management of operations and supervision of staff with the Community and Cultural Services department across the region.
To be successful within this role you will require:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strategic planning and leadership skills as well as public relation skills relative to an organisation the size of Longreach Regional Council.
- Demonstrated financial management, budget preparation and project management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, as well as policy development and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure effective consultation and ongoing work with the community.
This position offers the opportunity to join a progressive organisation where your contribution will be recognised and valued. This position will be offered on a fixed term contract basis.
The package includes:
- An attractive cash component, negotiated with the applicant based on experience and qualifications.
- Superannuation of up to 12% of salary.
- Annual leave of 5 weeks including Leave Loading of 17.5% as well as 15 days sick leave.
- Relocation and housing support as per Council’s Recruitment Management Directive.
- Provision of a vehicle with authorisation for full private use as per Councils Vehicle Policy.
- Provision of a mobile phone and laptop for work purposes.
- Salary sacrifices options available.
- Ongoing training and professional development is also offered with this position.
If you are appropriately experienced, further details can be sourced from the Human Resources Manager, 07 4658 4111. Alternatively you can visit the Council website to access the position description. Applications close at 3.00pm on Monday 22 July 2019, previous applicants need not apply.
Longreach Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer
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