Job title: Director Community Wellbeing
Company: Glen Eira City Council
Job description:
- Join a contemporary, future focused council
- High-performing Executive Leadership team
- Significant scope to shape community service delivery in Glen Eira
About usHere at Glen Eira City Council, were a great place to work. We have high-performing teams who deliver more than 120 valued community services. Our Employee Engagement Survey results continue to show our people understand their goals, have a strong customer service culture, and are proud to work here. We also know that our community highly values the work we do, because we have strong Community Satisfaction Survey scores. Our organisational vision is that we are connected, collaborative and courageous and that we lead now and plan for the future.Our municipality is located in Melbourne’s south-east suburbs, approximately 10 kilometres for the CBD. Glen Eira has a vibrant and diverse community, home to more than 141,000 people. We strive to ensure that the community of Glen Eira can continue to enjoy outstanding quality of life outcomes, and a strong connection to place.About the roleReporting directly to the CEO, this role presents an opportunity for you to join a high performing senior leadership team and lead a directorate with responsibility for delivery of a diverse range of community focused services including:
- Community and Economic Development
- Libraries, Arts and Culture
- Life Stages
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and manage Community Wellbeing teams to achieve Council’s strategic objectives.
- Plan and oversee the delivery of high-quality community services aligned with Council priorities and community needs.
- Ensure the cost-effective and efficient management of community services, maintaining a strong customer focus and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Manage budgets, resources, and risks, including securing and acquitting relevant grants and subsidies.
- Provide expert advice to the CEO, Directors, Councillors, and staff on community wellbeing matters.
- Ensure meaningful community engagement informs service delivery, projects, and strategic decisions.
About youThe ideal candidate is an established senior leader with strategic and contemporary service delivery expertise and a track record in nurturing high performing teams. You will have experience leading large complex portfolios, ideally within the broader public or community sectors.You will share Council’s passion for highest standards of customer service, continuous improvement and value for money and will be renowned for working collaboratively with your colleagues to achieve impressive community outcomes. Excellent business acumen, political astuteness and high levels of emotional intelligence are a given, as are accomplished stakeholder engagement and communication skills.Position DescriptionTo find out more about this exciting opportunity, download the position description:How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Applications must include resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your expression of interest and relevant expertise for the position.Enquiries: Lisa Morrison, Coordinator Recruitment and Operations. 9524 3275| LMorrison@gleneira.vic.gov.auApplications close: 5pm AEST Wednesday 19 March 2025Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer onWe value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer onWe value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
Expected salary:
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:50:04 GMT
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