Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Community, Arts & Culture

Title: Team Leader, Community Development, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $111468.9 to $140,839.32 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Employee wellness program and culture of supporting continuous professional development

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Lead the development and implementation of efficient and effective community development projects and initiatives that address community priorities and challenges, leading to improved community outcomes and capacity building.
2) Work collaboratively across Council to provide a holistic approach regarding community development.
3) Build and strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in the social services sector, enhancing collaboration and driving results.

About you:
We’re looking for a Team Leader Community Development to lead one of our Community Development teams. You’ll bring strategic thinking and innovation to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

Position Description

Applications close on: 23 October 2025

Expected Interview Date: 31 October 2025

Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Will Wrathall on 8495 6612

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.