Manager Community Services
Job No:
116781
Location:
Wiluna
- Exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager to oversee Community Services with a progressive and proactive Local Government
- Excellent salary package circa $117,800 - $129,490; including a cash component and a range of benefits including free accommodation, gym membership, & $1,300 annual airfare allowance!
- Full-time, 3 year contract
About the Opportunity
The Shire of Wiluna now has a unique opportunity for a Community Services Manager to join their team on a full-time, 3 year contract basis.
As a pivotal member of the Corporate and Community Services Team and reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for managing the Shire's Community Services Department, monitoring department budgets, supervising staff and seeking grant funding opportunities.
Additional responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Supervising and ensuring the professional development of Community Services staff through mentoring and training;
- Supporting, developing and promoting community service infrastructure such as trails, the Tjukurba Art Centre and tourist attractions, including the Gunbarrel Highway and Canning Stock Route;
- Ensuring the Shire library service is operated in accordance with the requirement of the State Library Service;
- Providing advice to the CEO and deputy CEO on relevant matters; and
- Engaging with professional bodies and government agencies as required.
About You
This role will suit a self motivated leader with a 'can-do' attitude, well-developed writing skills and a sound knowledge of Community Services. Demonstrated knowledge of local government financial operations will also be highly desirable.
You will be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment, with the ability to follow directions and adhere to strict deadlines. In addition, you will have a solid understanding of OSH and HR principles and procedures, and skills in record keeping and time management.
Working closely with Shire staff, Government Agencies, local businesses and the wider community, you will also be a great communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Although not essential, a Bachelor of the Art's degree or equivalent will be highly regarded.
It is essential you have, or be willing to obtain, a medical certificate and current C Class Driver's License.
Please note: For your application to be considered, you must answer the questions below and download, sign and attach the Declaration, Authorisation and Waiver (as found on Pg. 7 of the Information pack). To view the Information Pack, please click here.
About the Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in Community Services with a growing Local Government. Although Wiluna is remote, there are endless opportunities to make your mark in this small town.
The successful candidate will receive a highly attractive salary package circa $117,800 - $129,490, including a cash component of up to $100,000.
A further range of benefits include:
- Generous superannuation;
- Gym membership;
- Rent free fully furnished accommodation including utilities allowance of up to $3,000 pa; and
- An airfare allowance of $1,300 per annum;
If you are an experienced executive manager, ready for a new challenge with a supportive local government organisation - Apply Now!
About the Shire of Wiluna
The Shire of Wiluna is a district comprising 182,156 square kilometres of predominantly desert and pastoral country which is situated deep in the beautiful but rugged the Murchison goldfields subregion of the boom state of Western Australia. As one of the more isolated local governments in the State, the Shire faces unique challenges and opportunities.
The Shire administration is based in the township of Wiluna, which is situated on the Goldfields Highway about 966kms from Perth. There are regular public transport flights from Perth three days per week and a direct sealed road link to Kalgoorlie which is 533kms away. Wiluna sits on the edge of the Western Desert and has a population of around 200 people, predominantly of Aboriginal descent. Although Wiluna is undeniably small and remote, it is a very liveable town offering good lifestyle opportunities and all the necessary local infrastructure, including a general store and post office, a primary school, a police station and a medical centre.
Please note: Applications will close at 4pm Perth time, on Friday 1st November, 2019.
Candidates must read the information pack before applying. Please click here to download the information pack.