Job Description

Senior Leader Community Wellbeing and Safety

Located on Melbourne's eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges Council provides a contemporary workplace situated in a stunning part of Victoria. Whether you live here or visit, you will see how much we value our natural beauty, how connected our communities are, and how balanced growth makes this the best place in the world. With our commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning and development, we support our team to take pride in our responsibility as stewards of the Yarra Ranges.

The Manager Community Wellbeing is one of Council’s highest profile senior management roles, and a critical part of one of Victoria’s largest and most diverse Community Services directorates.

Reporting to the Director Communities, the role leads four distinct teams in the delivery of key community services across Health and Wellbeing, Emergency Management, Safer Communities and Indigenous Development. Leading 5 direct reports and an overall team of 90+ staff, this key role will provide strong management support to the Director, Executive team, CEO and Councillors, acting as an advocate for high quality services across the municipality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the Department and its resources to deliver quality, effective, responsive and efficient customer focused services, supporting the Council as a high performing, organisation that partners with community
• Lead the development, review and implementation of Council’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy, Reconciliation Action Plan, Disability Action Plan, Domestic Animal Management Plan, Domestic Wastewater Plan, Municipal Emergency Management Plan and the Local Law
• Oversee the management and operations of Council’s Disability Advisory Committee, Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee, Indigenous Advisory Committee and Health & Wellbeing Advisory Committee
• Embed a proactive, preventative and educational focus that emphasises the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, while meeting statutory responsibilities
• Promote a collaborative and high performing culture, supporting and driving efficiencies to deliver service excellence

This position will be required to undertake roles and activities related to Business Continuity and Emergency Management in preparation for and during times of crisis and is generally also appointed to the role of Municipal Emergency Manager under delegation by the CEO.

Candidates will bring appropriate tertiary qualifications in Environmental Health, Community Development, Social Planning or a related discipline, with substantial senior level experience in areas of relevance to this portfolio, highly developed analytical and conceptual skills and a demonstrated understanding of the principles of sound community engagement. Of critical importance will be the ability to contribute to the overall constructive culture of the organisation, with a genuine commitment to embedding the organisation’s values across the team and across Council.

Candidates will bring demonstrated strategic ability, well-developed people leadership skills and a proven ability to develop and proactively implement Council’s strategies, policies and programs to ensure that service delivery remains contemporary and fit for purpose for the Yarra Ranges municipality. A motivation to drive change and the ability to maintain a high standard of personal and professional integrity in a political environment will position the incumbent well for success in this highly rewarding and impactful role.

Download the PD by copying and pasting https://tinyurl.com/bdct7hk3 into your browser, or contact Charlie Cole at charlie@camdensearch.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Thursday 27th February and all enquiries will be treated with absolute confidence. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Camden Search.