Manager Community & Cultural Development (Ref: 1008)

About the position:

This is a management position that coordinates and manages outcomes relating to Community and Cultural Development and provides leadership and direction to the team responsible for delivery of programs, projects, events, services and facilities relating to the portfolio. The position is responsible for aligning policy, strategy and actions with organisational priorities, as well as providing technical expert advice to the Executive and Council on matters relating to the portfolio.

Key accountabilities:
• Lead, coordinate and manage the Community and Cultural Development Team, including the Mullewa District Office, to ensure staff deliver high quality community and cultural services, events and programs across the City of Greater Geraldton.
• Ensure that Community and Cultural Development projects and events are developed, implemented and reviewed in accordance with community aspiration and priority.
• Progress the development, implementation, evaluation, reporting and review of community and cultural development plans and strategies, including but not limited to the City of Greater Geraldton’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Creative Community Plan, Event Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, to ensure they are meeting community aspirations and priority and are consistent with organisational direction.
• Develop, enhance and nurture relationships with local, regional, state and national organisations and agencies and work collaboratively with those agencies to ensure good outcomes for community and cultural development of the Greater Geraldton area.
• Manage and implement formal evaluation methodologies and processes to measure community and cultural well-being and social inclusion in the City of Greater Geraldton.
• Provide management oversight of various community and cultural facilities such as the Queens Park Theatre, Queen Elizabeth II Seniors and Community Centre, the Geraldton Multi-User Centre, and others as needed, ensuring all associated financial, legal and other risks are managed and to ensure the facilities are activated and generating revenue.

To gain a better understanding of the role, or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Fiona Norling, Director Community & Cultural Development on (08) 9956 6672.

Position requirements:
The City is looking for a candidate who is aligned with the organisation’s values and with exceptional management skills, sound experience in community development, ideally in the local government sector and demonstrated technical skills across a multidisciplinary team.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:
This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract. A salary package of up to $182,428.27 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free Parking

About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs

Applications close 4pm Friday 21 March 2025.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER