Council is seeking an experienced leader to drive high-performance in the organisation’s Capacity, Access & Inclusion Branch, working to set policy and strategy resulting in enhanced community outcomes. Reporting to the Director Community Development, the Manager will provide strong leadership to two reports and a broader team of 36 and 145 volunteers, ensuring that the team work together in a strategic way to build community partnerships and positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
 

The role oversees a portfolio comprising Community Health and Wellbeing, Disability and NDIS advocacy, HACC and community capacity building, with a number of key partnerships in place with local and regional agencies and partner organisations.
 

• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for service delivery responding to priorities outlined in the Council Plan, current community demand, State and Commonwealth Government policy and relevant best practice evidence
• Advocate for appropriate service responses and infrastructure to ensure high quality services
• Ensure that services are professionally managed in accordance with relevant policies, available budget and contemporary human resource management approaches
• Participate as a member of the Community Development Management Team, providing leadership for community health and wellbeing across Council
• Provide strategic advice to the Director, Community Development and Chief Executive
• Work to identify new funding sources to continuously improve the scope, breadth and accessibility of services being delivered to meet community needs
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external agencies and partners
• Monitor, review and benchmark services to ensure they remain appropriate and effective to meet community needs

Applications are sought from experienced, professional leaders who bring significant experience in delivery of community services, demonstrate positive work behaviours and a genuine commitment to embedding the organisation’s values across the team and across Council. The successful candidate will display empathy, humility and a passion for community and social justice, and an awareness of social, economic, environmental, cultural and political issues impacting on community programs and service delivery. Proven capacity to manage large numbers of staff and significant budgets is essential, as is the ability to develop, negotiate and maintain strategic alliances.
 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic leader who is committed to strengthening and enhancing a high-performance culture.
 

Download the candidate pack at https://bit.ly/2K85iun or contact Charlie Cole on Charlie@camdensearch.com.au for any further information.

 

Applications should include a CV and cover letter and will close on Wednesday 3rd February 2021.