Manager at Shire of Merredin in Merrendin

Job Title: Manager

Location: Merrendin

Shire of Merredin's Administration Centre is located on the corner of King & Barrack Streets, Merredin WA 6415 and is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Duties and roles:

• Work with the community and conduct research to determine clients needs
• Develop programs and services that meet those needs
• Consult widely to develop short and long-term business plans for the centre
• Supervise the design, planning and maintenance of sport and recreation facilities
• Ensure facilities conform to fire and other safety standards
• Plan, organize and lead sport and recreation events
• Develop and implement publicity campaigns for the centre and its programs
• Select and train staff, and identify staff training needs
• Supervise office, facility and/or program staff
• Coordinate the business activities of the centre
• Report to stakeholders including government agencies
• Prepare, implement and monitor budgets

Skills and competencies:

• Able to work well with a range of people both within and outside of the organization
• Able to gain commitment from different quarters in order to benefit the organization
• Able to analyze information quickly and use it to make robust decisions.
• Has the courage and confidence to speak up and will challenge others even when met with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances.
• Role model. Leads by example.
• An inquisitive, open-minded type, who seeks out new ways to support the development of the organization,.

How to apply;

All applications should be clearly marked ‘Private and Confidential- Manager MRC and LC’ and can be submitted via email to: ea@merredin.wa.gov.au or Posted to:

Private and Confidential

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Merredin

P.O.Box 42, Merredin WA 6415

Deadline: 25/10/2013