Manager Communities & Cultural Services
Core
Lead a broad portfolio of community and cultural services including libraries, arts, culture, heritage, community grants, regional events, youth programs, and First Nations initiatives for the Central Highlands region.
Role type
Senior Manager, Community & Cultural Services
Builds
Community programs, public-facing services, and regional events
Domain
Local government / Community services
Required skills
Strategic leadership, multidisciplinary team management, governance, financial management, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, partnership building, change management
Preferred skills
Experience in government or not-for-profit, tertiary qualifications, ability to translate strategy into outcomes
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across the portfolio; coach and develop multidisciplinary teams; improve quality and effectiveness of community programs; oversee community grants and align with priorities; manage budgets and resources; build partnerships with community organizations and government agencies; provide advice to the Executive Leadership Team; strengthen governance and operational processes
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership