Manager Community Services at Shire of Plantagenet in Albany

1.       Job Title:                              Manager Community Services

Location:                              Albany

Employer:                           Shire of Plantagenet

Job Number:                      4001

The shire of Plantagenet is a prosperous agricultural area located in the heart of the great southern region of Western Australia. The township of Mount Baker, strategically located on the Albany Highway, only 50km from the coastal city of Albany and the scenic town of Denmark is Plantagenet’s administrative hub, surrounded by picturesque landscape and growth industries

Responsibilities:

·         Facilitate and support the development of new and existing local community groups, organizations and services by providing assistance in areas such as funding opportunities, network contacts, service planning and needs identification and analysis.

·         Liaise with community groups to identify needs and assets.

·         Support, plan, implement and evaluate approved programs.

·         Research and prepare grant applications for projects in conjunction with community groups.

·         Manage the provision of recreation, library, pool, ranger and emergency services by developing, delivering and reviewing service and community service expectations ensuring need are consistent with strategic objectives.

·         Guide staff members as required to maintain productivity and morale.

·         Provide leadership and supervision over the Council's Recreation, Swimming Pool, Library, Ranger and Emergency Services sections.

·         To attend, as requested, Council or Committee meetings.

·         Act as an active and contributing member of the Senior Management Group.

·         Ensure each member of the Community Services Division is appraised and counselled at least once annually and an annual development report is prepared for the Chief Executive Officer.

·         Liaise with key community stakeholders on community development initiatives.

·         To keep Council appropriately informed on the current state of activities in the Division and to highlight any point likely to influence Council operations.

·         Co-ordinate and manage projects to ensure completion within budget and in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

·         Sound knowledge of community groups, services and community development practices and principals.

·         Highly developed verbal & written communication skills.

·         Sound knowledge of community, tourism, heritage, environmental, ethnical and cultural issues and activities.

·         Sound knowledge of grant application writing techniques and grant fund management.

·         Understanding of emergency and ranger related legislation.

·         Highly developed public relations and interpersonal skills.

·         Sound organizational, time and project management skills.

·         Strong customer service focus and commitment.

·         Advanced computer skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, publishing and database systems.

·         Knowledge of library operating, framework and principles.

·         Knowledge of Recreation Centre functions and the sport and recreation environment.

·         Knowledge of the Public Pool Code of Practice and Functionality.

·         Formal qualifications or extensive experience in Human Services / Community Development.

·         Current Western Australian 'C' class Drivers Licence.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted by facsimile (08)9892 1100 and email info@sop.wa.gov.au

Or

Your application must be marked Confidential APPLICATION - MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES', and addressed as follows:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Plantagenet

PO Box 48

MOUNT BARKER WA 6324

Deadline:                             17/01/2014