Manager Community Services

Job No: MRSCCS6360
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time
Attractive Total Remuneration Package - To be negotiated with successful applicant (inclusive of negotiable full private car use)  
Position No: 6360

About the role

The Manager Community Services is responsible for leading and managing a dynamic and diverse team, providing strategic and operational leadership, direction and advice to community initiatives that enhance the welfare of the shire’s residents.

About you

This pivotal role will support Council to deliver its goals and outcomes as defined through the Council Plan, relevant strategies, policies and plans. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in effective leadership of a large, geographically dispersed department, including demonstrated ability to hire, develop, retain and manage staff in accordance with organisational values and objectives. 

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 

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased additional leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform

Position Description

For further information contact Maria Weiss, Director Community on mweiss@mrsc.vic.gov.au or 0439 361 941.

Please note the extended closing date on this vacancy - Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 15 January 2025.

Closing Date: 10 January 2025 at 5:00pm

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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.