About the position: This is a management position that coordinates and manages outcomes relating to Community and Cultural Development and provides leadership and direction to the team responsible for delivery of programs, projects, events, services and facilities relating to the portfolio. The position is responsible for aligning policy, strategy and actions with organisational priorities, as well as providing technical expert advice to the Executive and Council on matters relating to the portfolio. Key accountabilities: Lead, coordinate and manage the Community and Cultural Development Team, to ensure staff deliver high quality community and cultural services, events and programs across the City of Greater Geraldton. Ensure that Community and Cultural Development projects and events are developed, implemented and reviewed in alignment with the Strategic Community Plan aspiration and priorities. Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, reporting and review of community and cultural development policies, plans and strategies, including but not limited to the City of Greater Geraldton’s Youth Strategy, Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan, Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Event Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, to ensure they are consistent with organisational direction. Develop, enhance and nurture relationships with local, regional, state and national organisations and agencies and work collaboratively with those agencies to ensure good outcomes for community and cultural development of the Greater Geraldton area. Provide management oversight of various community and cultural facilities, including the Queens Park Theatre, Queen Elizabeth II Seniors and Community Centre, the Geraldton MultiUser Centre, Geraldton and Mullewa Youth Centres and others as needed, ensuring responsible financial, legal and risk management and that the facilities are activated. This includes ensuring building maintenance and upgrade planning is completed as required. For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment. To gain a better understanding of the role, or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Fiona Norling, Director Community & Cultural Development on (08) 9956 6672. Position requirements: The City is looking for a candidate who is aligned with the organisation’s values and with exceptional management skills, sound experience in community development, ideally in the local government sector and demonstrated technical skills across a multidisciplinary team. Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City. Remuneration and benefits: This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract. A salary package of up to $190,209.70 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include: Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme) 27 Annual Leave days per annum Health & Wellbeing Program Flexible working arrangements Career opportunities Study Assistance Centrally located Free Parking About the City Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast.With a growing populationofover 41,000 peopleit offers awide range ofservices andactivities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion. The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace. Interested in applying? Visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment to apply for this position To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following: A current resume A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims: i. Experience in a leadership role in the community development sector, preferably in a local government setting ii. Demonstrated extensive experience and effectiveness in leading, coordinating and motivating multidisciplinary teams iii. Demonstrated experience in managing projects, including analysing and reporting on performance against contractual requirements, key performance indicators and program budgets iv. Comprehensive specialist practitioner knowledge of community development sector practices including issues relating to access, equity and social inclusion as well as knowledge and skills in community and cultural development relating to building social connection and inclusion v. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to develop successful stakeholder and customer relationships vi. Demonstrated conflict resolution, negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to address internal personnel management and customer service issues and provide solutions in an efficient and effective manner, negotiating for outcomes that are beneficial to all parties Applications close 4pm Wednesday 11 March 2026.
