Community Development (Community Services & Development)Government - Local (Government & Defence)
The Coordinator Community Managed Centres is an exciting and diverse leadership role in a passionate and committed team, reporting to the Team Leader Community Development and working collaboratively with the Community Development leadership group.
The role is our specialist community governance advisor, leads the effective delivery of five community-managed centers (5 direct reports, 10 staff), in collaboration with management committees, and delivers our Community halls funding program, which plays an important role in building social connections, providing volunteer opportunities and supporting community participation.
About You Working as part of a collaborative Community Development team in a fast-paced, diverse and fun environment – your energy, positivity and passion for community will enable you to support the management committees and employees to deliver high quality, high outcome, meaningful community services.
You will be an experienced people leader, with a strategic mind, strong writing skills, experience managing budgets and the ability to identify and drive improvements for value and efficiency in partnership with diverse stakeholders and community.
You have a strong ability to foster unity, communicate with influence and build rapport. You don't mind being up front, presenting data, and providing development to staff and stakeholders to drive evidence-informed decision making.
You'll be no stranger to multi-tasking and able to support the team through both operational and strategic work. You will possess a strong knowledge of community governance and community development.
Key Selection Criteria: Great people skills – experience managing a diverse team, influencing, and working in partnership with community stakeholders.Critical thinking – ability to identify and deliver opportunities for improvement, make decisions, and solve problems independently.Efficient – ability to multitask, meet competing priorities, manage budgets, and apply data to decision making.Experience – a high understanding of community governance, council facilities, community development and grants/funding.Working for Council Some of the benefits of working with us include:
Fun and energetic teamGenerous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over ChristmasFlexible ways of workingFree parkingApplication Process: If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Emma Cadd, Team Leader, Community Development on .
Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga's Values and Behaviours.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter telling us how your skills and experience meet the Key Selection Criteria detailed within this advertisement, as well as copies of your relevant qualifications.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, persons with a disability and youth are encouraged to apply for this role.
The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing. The successful applicant must possess and provide a current Department of Human Services (DHS) 'Not Prohibited' Working with Children Check Clearance prior to offer of employment.
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