Manager Community & Culture

The Opportunity

We are looking for that energetic team player who has a desire to identify and implement new community and cultural opportunities and initiatives, which enhance the quality of life of the residents of our amazing region.

We have the right opportunity for you to further establish your leadership and professional capabilities in this community focused role as Manger Community and Culture based in Lithgow.

As the gateway to Central West NSW and only 90 minutes drive to the new Western Sydney International Airport, Lithgow region adjoins the Blue Mountains and the Gardens of Stone and has the community feel and wide range of rural and nature experiences that you are after!

Salary and Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every second week.
• Between $96,830.76 and $106,749.76 per annum, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. Additional remuneration may be available for an exceptional candidate.

As the Manager Community and Culture you will lead a team to coordinate and deliver programs, events and activities in relation to community development, connect with social, cultural and youth services and deliver Councils library services.

You will have a demonstrated track record and proven success in the provision of community services, with lateral skills and exposure in community engagement frameworks.

Working closely with other teams across Council, you will help to research, identify and understand key community social service needs, and implement evidence based contemporary community service delivery strategies and practices.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Effectively plan and develop community and cultural development programs and projects in accordance with the strategic direction set by Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
• Develop and maintain appropriate consultative processes with residents, community organisations, and key stakeholders to identify community needs and gaps in service provision
• Liaise and establish strong and sustainable partnerships with relevant stakeholders including Federal and State Government Agencies, and other key agencies including health, education, vocation, community transport and the business sector.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement new opportunities and initiatives for the delivery of community and cultural services to enhance with quality of life of the residents of Lithgow LGA.
• Oversee the Council’s cultural development initiatives including the management of Eskbank House museum, Union Theatre, Council’s artifact and art collections.
  Investigate and advocate for external sources of funding for the improvement and continuation of community support and development focussed services
• Provide for the investigation of customer complaints and issues referred to the Community and Culture team and ensure the implementation of appropriate corrective action if required
• Continuously maintain an accurate and up to date working knowledge of community development and engagement practices, trends, policies and procedures.

For more information please contact Shaun Elwood, Director People and Places on 02 6354 9918 or email shaun.elwood@lithgow.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Details

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Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in community services or engagement or relevant disciplines and/or demonstrated extensive relevant experience in a related field.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in community services or engagement or relevant
  disciplines and/or demonstrated extensive relevant experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of social planning,
  community development and engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a multifunctional team to
  achieve strategic outcomes.
• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies to achieve
  an engaged and informed community.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and reporting on budgets for specific
  program areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills as demonstrated in preparing
  reports, strategies, forums and presentations.
• A sound understanding of customer service functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the WHS Act and associated
  regulations including the development and implementation of WHS Risk
  Management Procedures relevant to the portfolio.
• Sound project management skills.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of WHS

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a Local Government
• Experience in interpreting Legislation applicable to the Position.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 11pm AEDT.

To apply click on the link below or visit Lithgow City Council's Website at council.lithgow.com

https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ni/LCCNSW3943-manager-community-culture

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com