Director Community Service | Far North QLD Government - Local (Government & Defence) Join a Council with exponential growth opportunities Beautiful Location |A few short hours drive to Weipa and great fishing!Abundant opportunities for lasting impact and social advancementUp to $185K + 12% Super + FMV + Subsidised AccommodationHighly rewarding, pivotal role managing a dedicated team making a recognised difference in the community. Continue driving further transformation & growth.Closing Date: Monday 24th June 2024 at 10PM | Based in Aurukun QLD The Aurukun Shire Council lies at the heart of a dynamic Indigenous community, playing an instrumental role in delivering vital services such as health, education, police, and welfare. Beyond these, the Council manages the local airport, banking, and postal operations, daycare, aged care, while also overseeing road and housing development and maintenance. With robust support from both State and Federal governments, we are staunchly committed to community growth, sustainability, and well-being.Our overarching vision is to foster community development, champion well-being, and position Aurukun as a hub of opportunity and advancement. In line with this, we are collaborating with various government stakeholders, including Ministerial and Government Champions, to roll out a forward-thinking 4-point plan for Aurukun's future.Community safetyAccess to educationJobs and economic developmentReporting to the CEO, you will lead the Directorate to fulfill the strategic vision of Council and enable the community and environment to thrive. Your dedication to unleashing the potential in people will drive your active role in enhancing staff capabilities and customer service to meet the needs of the community. This role requires a strategic, people-focused leader with proven experience in community services, particularly within Aboriginal communities. You will bring expertise in child care, aged care, community and economic development, along with the ability to create tangible outcomes, foster partnerships, and lead diverse teams effectively. Essential qualities include strong commercial and political acumen, a passion for community empowerment, creativity, and continuous improvement. You understand the significance of placemaking, arts, culture, and creativity in fostering community connectivity and can lead your team to deliver these services successfully. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in implementing community-based initiatives, managing projects, and achieving results that align with the community's aspirations. Experience in a remote Aboriginal/Indigenous location is highly desirable. While knowledge of local government is beneficial, the ability to understand and lead a team to deliver outstanding community results is paramount.To ApplyFor further details please click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our website for more extensive details on both Aurukun and the Position. Alternatively, please call Cole Berman on 0428 642 119 if you have any questions.Applications will close on Monday 24th June at 10pm.Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr
