Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Manager Community Strengthening

Job No: MRSC06340
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time 
Attractive Total Remuneration Package on offer
Position No: 6340 

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced leader to provide strategic support to a dedicated team responsible for facilitating partnerships between Council and the community, delivering community development and youth services, managing creative programs and venues, and leading Council’s emergency management and recovery initiatives. This leadership position is diverse and rewarding, offering the opportunity to grow the breadth of your management experience in the local government sector. You will set strategic direction, develop policies and programs, lead community consultation, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, innovative, and responsive service delivery across the department. Other duties may be required under the Emergency Management provisions.

About you

You are a values-driven, strategic leader with extensive experience in community engagement, program delivery, and team management. You can inspire and support a skilled team to deliver best-practice outcomes while fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Qualifications and experience aligned with the portfolio areas, including community development, creative programs, or emergency management, will be highly regarded. You thrive in dynamic environments, can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and are committed to delivering professional, ethical, and community-focused outcomes.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Full private use vehicle
  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work
Position Description
 
For further information contact Martin Collins, Director Community on 0427 369 463.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 9 March 2026.

Closing Date: 20 February at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

 

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.