A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to manage and drive the activities of Council’s Community and Cultural Services Section including overseeing the delivery of Council’s Children’s Services, libraries, South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA), Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre (BVCCC), and family preservation programs.

As a Manager of Community and Cultural Services, you will undertake strategic planning for areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of organisational integrated performance reporting requirements, and review existing service delivery models, identify gaps in service delivery, and seek grants, funding, and partnership opportunities to maximise service viability and meet identified needs. You will monitor financial performance and oversee the implementation of strategies to manage fee income, client debts and program subsidies.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a degree qualification in Business Administration, Community Services, Education or equivalent related qualification and has a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated experience in the management and leadership of services and programs related to library services, arts and culture, children and families, venues, and people experiencing disadvantage.
• High-level knowledge of state and Commonwealth legislative and regulatory operational frameworks relating to programs, as well as local government legislative framework.
• Well-developed financial management skills with sound knowledge of budgeting processes, techniques and basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated strategic skills in the development and delivery of innovative programs, services and activities that build opportunities and benefits for the community.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $159,284.01 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $2,734.96 per week base salary
• $328.20 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Emily Harrison - Director | Community, Environment and Planning on 02 6499 2222.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 17 July 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.