Residential - Tom Price, full time, ongoing position

Competitive remuneration: $131,463.28 Cash + Housing + Annual Allowances + 6 Weeks Leave + Super Matching Scheme + Relocation

The Shire of Ashburton serves communities across a vast region in the Pilbara, Western Australia. The region is known for mining, agriculture and fishing, and for its rugged, ancient landscape. Tom Price is WA’s highest town, located right on the edge of the state’s second largest national park, Karijini.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We have an exciting opportunity to join our passionate Community Services team in the role of Manager Community Service - East. This position is responsible for the effective delivery of community engagement partnership agreements, club development and events management, servicing Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.

This is an exciting opportunity where you can have a direct impact on our community through the provision of quality community services and activities in line with the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan, Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership with Rio Tinto and other community partners and stakeholders. Community connection and fostering strong stakeholder relationships will be critical to this role.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role with a tertiary qualification in community development or similar (highly regarded). You will have energy and tenacity to tackle challenges and have exceptional advocacy, consultation and negotiation skills. Demonstrated experience in a similar role developing and maintaining partnerships is essential. Travel between Shire towns is an essential requirement of this role and a Shire pool vehicle will be available.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Adam Majid, Director People and Place on 08 9188 4431.

Applicants must apply online

It is recommended that you review the application attachments for this position, prior to applying. To apply for this role, all you need to do is send us your current resume and a covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this position. Please refer to the attached Application Package.

Ready to send your application?

Simply click 'Apply'. Applicants should have their documents ready to attach prior to applying. Applications will be received until 9:00 AM Monday 26 April 2021.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note:  Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful candidate is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.