This is a full-time permanent position leading a diverse team responsible for Aboriginal and cultural diversity, children, youth & families, funding, partnership and community facilities.

At the City of PAE, we work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community. Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture. We are supportive, we take on challenges, seize opportunities, build great relationships and we are proud of what we deliver with and for our community. We are connected!

The City of PAE values the diversity of the people we employ and serve. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.

We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

We currently have an exciting role for you to lead our Community & Cultural Development Team.

As our Community and Cultural Development Leader you will:

• Work with us to establish and deliver a strategic program of work which includes the use of our community facilities, funding and improving outcomes for our Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities, children, young people and families
• Provide leadership, direction and oversight to the team and manage its resources
• Utilise your community development expertise to guide the team’s efforts to build community capacity, develop programs, initiatives and activities and measure the impact of our work
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with local groups and organisations, peak bodies, industry groups and other tiers of government
• Represent Council on significant committees, forums, groups and partnerships including our Aboriginal Advisory Panel and Welcoming Australia partnership
• Provide expert subject knowledge and drive contemporary approaches to community development, community infrastructure and funding
• Maintain and share up to date knowledge of changing community needs and expectations, contemporary research, practices, and trends relevant to the team’s work
• Coach and support your people to use their strengths, reach their potential and deliver great outcomes for our community
• Be an active member of the Community Development Section’s leadership team

As our ideal candidate you will:

• Have outstanding community development skills and be passionate about using these to build community capacity and wellbeing
• Be comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level to plan, implement and review programs, projects, services and facility operations
• Be a proven leader of people and able to create a high performing team
• Have great skills in in developing and maintaining networks, strategic relationships and partnerships with government agencies, peak bodies, not-for-profit/ for purpose organisations and other community stakeholders
• Bring a range of networks and relationships relevant to the role
• Be skilful in delivering presentations, and preparing reports, grant applications and submissions
• Have a positive attitude, willingness to work in a team environment and enjoy a multi-faceted role
• Have significant experience in working constructively and respectfully with Aboriginal and culturally diverse people and groups to achieve outcomes
• Have at least five years’ work experience in relevant roles within government, not-for-profit, for purpose or related organisations (essential)
• Hold relevant qualifications and/ or significant commensurate experience in a relevant field

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 7 position which has a current salary range of $111,404.44 - $118,412.36 (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Bev O’Brien on 0421 612 828.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button and attach your cover letter and resume.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we welcome employees with a mix of background, characteristics, experiences, professional skills, and perspectives.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

Position Description - Community and Cultural Development Leader