Community Development and Projects Manager

Carrathool Shire; Hillston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrathool Shire invites applications for a Community Development and Projects Manager. You will support the community by sourcing grant funding, delivering events, and managing a broad range of council and community projects, including caravan park and swimming pool facilities.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, excellent project management, and the ability to meet deadlines while adapting to competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or experience demonstrating ability relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated high-level stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding project management skills, with a demonstrated understanding of a project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and respond with flexibility to competing priorities.
• Well-developed report writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with the Microsoft suite of programs.
• Possession of a Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Procure grant funding and deliver community events.
• Develop, manage and deliver a range of council and community projects.
• Manage all Council’s Caravan Park and Swimming pool facilities and their operation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet deadlines and balance priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Report writing

Time management

Microsoft Office

Driver’s licence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Community Development and Projects Manager

We are Carrathool Shire. Our communities are unique, innovative, down-to-earth, and resilient. Our community spirit is strong, and our values run deep. Our residents come from all backgrounds and walks of life, and the people that we hire do too.

Working with us gives you the chance to work with our communities and on projects or services that contribute towards improving them for current and future generations.

Purpose

The Community Development & Projects Manager provides support to the current and future need of the community through the procurement of grant funding, delivering community events and to develop, manage and deliver a range of projects, including Council and community projects. Manage all Council’s Caravan Park and Swimming pool facilities and their operation.

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or experience demonstrating ability relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated high-level stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding project management skills, with a demonstrated understanding of a project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and respond with flexibility to competing priorities.
• Well-developed report writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with the Microsoft suite of programs.
• Possession of a Class C driver’s licence.