Community Development Stream Leader

• Work type: Permanent Full-time
• Roser: 9-day Fortnight
• Location: Monto
• Salary Range: $80k – $89k + 12% Superannuation

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work, and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett. Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic, relaxed lifestyle.

• Work-life balance: This role offers a 9-day fortnight, allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location and relaxed natural environment while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
• Community and connection: Find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
• Affordable living: Enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.
• Rural lifestyle: Embrace the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.
• Rewarding career: This is an exciting time to be joining the team. North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out more about Monto in our NORTH BURNETT VISITORS GUIDE.

About the role

As the Community Development Stream Leader at North Burnett Regional Council, you will lead a dynamic and cross-functional team responsible for empowering communities through programs and services that strengthen connections, foster resilience, and enhance well-being across our diverse region.

This multifaceted position combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of key initiatives, including community capacity-building, library programs and major events such as Australia Day celebrations and Citizenship Ceremonies – which could involve out of hours work commitments. You will oversee critical functions, including the Community Grants Program, Sport and Recreation, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), and day-to-day operations of the North Burnett Transport Service.

Your role will involve building strong networks and partnerships with community leaders, organisations, and government agencies, while ensuring the alignment of initiatives with council objectives. With a focus on community engagement and resilience, you will also contribute to disaster recovery efforts and support the social, economic, and human recovery of the region.

About you

You are an experienced and proactive leader with a passion for empowering communities and fostering meaningful connections. Your expertise in community development, stakeholder engagement, and project management equips you to navigate the challenges of a regional environment with confidence and creativity. You hold relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent expertise gained through substantial experience, along with an IAP2 Certificate of Engagement (or the willingness to obtain this within a suitable timeframe). An unrestricted ‘C’ class driver’s licence and a current Positive Notice Blue Card are essential to your success in this role. You have demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams, managing significant projects and events, and preparing high-quality strategies and reports. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, while your analytical abilities ensure the delivery of impactful, community-focused outcomes.

With a proven ability to manage budgets, coordinate programs, and develop policies, you are also adept at fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence. Your commitment to customer service, attention to detail, and high-level computer skills round out your profile as a skilled and driven professional.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide effective supervision and leadership of a dynamic cross-functional team with an emphasis on coaching to promote a high-performance culture, and model high safety standards and behaviours.
• Provide high quality customer service, advice and assistance to internal and external stakeholders with a focus on positive customer experiences in each functional area of the Community Development Stream.
• Lead the coordination and oversight of Council’s Community Grants Program and the Regional Arts Development Fund Program (RADF).
• Provide specialist advice regarding community development practice, programs and initiatives to support community aspirations and corporate objectives.
• Build and maintain strong networks, relationships and partnerships through consultation and engagement with community leaders, community organisations, non-government organisations and State and Federal government Departments.
• Lead community development initiatives through community capacity and resilience, wellbeing and inclusion, utilising contemporary community development approaches and practices.
• Lead the delivery of Councils major events including Australia Day and Citizenship Ceremonies.
• Contribute to Council’s disaster management response and recovery capabilities including Human, Social and Economic recovery.
• Develop, implement, manage and review policies, procedures and supporting systems, ensuring that all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards are met.
• Manage the Community Development Stream expenditure budget and associated costs and contribute to the development of the areas budget each financial year.
• Prepare high quality plans, reports or strategies relevant to the Community Development Stream.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries, plus 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Healthy work/ life balance
• Rostered days off (RDO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

Applications Close: 10pm, Sunday 19 January 2025.

Contact: For further information regarding this position, please contact Jeni Codner from the Recruitment Team on 0447 153 948 during business hours.

Additional Information: The North Burnett Regional Council is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer. To be considered for this position, you must have adequate unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Accommodation/Housing: North Burnett Region offers affordable accommodation options, particularly if you are looking at getting into the housing market.  Please contact our local real-estate agents directly to discuss potential opportunities.  If you are looking for short-term/rental accommodation, again, please contact our local Real Estate agents directly to discuss suitable options.

Please Note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice. The recruitment desk will be closed from 4:30pm 24 December 2024, re-opening 08:30am Thursday 02 January 2025.