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General Manager, Community – Darebin City Council

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Organisation : Darebin City Council

Location : Melbourne

Work type : Full-time

Sector : Community Development, Government

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 27 Feb, 2022

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the city’s largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. Darebin has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

About the role

Located in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the city’s largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. Darebin has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this high-profile role presents an opportunity to join a sector leading Executive team in a highly progressive Council and to lead a portfolio with responsibility for a diverse, exciting range of community services including:
  • Supported and Connected Living
  • Creative Culture and Events
  • Economic Recovery and Resilience
  • Equity and Wellbeing
  • Families, Youth and Children
  • Recreation and Libraries

With a strong focus on community development, equity and diversity and social justice, the General Manager will shape and drive programs that will enhance outcomes for the community. The role provides critical support and best quality advice to the CEO and Council for future planning of council services to help optimal decision making regarding the prosperity and wellbeing of the community.

Key goals will be setting up the organisation for long term sustainability in service delivery and leading engaged, high-performing staff across diverse services and facilities to deliver fantastic outcomes for one of Melbourne’s most diverse and vibrant communities.

The ideal candidate is an established senior leader with strategic and contemporary service delivery expertise and a track record in nurturing high performing teams.  A strong community development focus and demonstrated ability to engage effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders will be critical, as will a passionate drive to enhance service delivery for the community.

Candidates will be politically astute, able to influence change and bring innovative thinking, with experience in leading large complex portfolios within Local Government or the broader public or community sectors. Relevant tertiary qualifications and senior leadership experience are expected.

Download the position description at https://bit.ly/3GCnfZa or contact Charlie Cole on charlie@camdensearch.com.au. Applications close Sunday 27th February 2022 and will be treated with absolute confidence.

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect

How to apply

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Please quote in application: General Manager, Community - Darebin City Council via Pro Bono Australia.


Profession: #CEO_and_Senior_Management, #Community_Services, #Management
Sector: #Community_Development, #Government
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