INTERNAL - Group Manager - Community Services

INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY

The Opportunity

Uralla Shire Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a strategic and compassionate leader to take on the role of Group Manager – Community Services. This executive position oversees the delivery of vital community services including Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Library Services, and associated governance and funding programs.

You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, accredited services that meet the needs of our community, while ensuring compliance with legislative standards and fostering a culture of respect, trust, and continuous improvement.

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description by Clicking Here

The Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Group Manager – Community Services role is a compassionate and strategic leader with demonstrated experience in managing aged care, community services, and governance, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications and a strong commitment to service excellence, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

 The Offer 

This Band 4 Level 2 position under the Local Government (State) Award 2023 offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of the Uralla Shire community. You will report directly to the General Manager and lead a team of professionals committed to service excellence.

In return for your hard work and dedication, Council is offering a competitive commencing salary of $162,703 plus super negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

 You will also have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:

• Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the successful candidate, including compressed working agreements (9-day fortnight).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual legislated Award Increases
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils!)
• Employee Recognition Program

 About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

How to Apply:

Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here

• Please complete your application below.
• On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
• We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
• Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.