Director Development & Community

Shire of Broome; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broome location allowance

Housing allowance

Salary sacrifice options

Relocation assistance

Employer matched superannuation

Wellness program

Family membership to recreation centre

Executive leave

Shire housing at market rent

Job summary

The Shire of Broome is seeking an experienced Director Development and Community to provide leadership across Community Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Place Activation, Economic Development, Special Projects, Town Planning, Building, Environmental Health, Emergency and Ranger services. You will deliver strategic outcomes and exceptional customer service in a diverse local-government setting.

The role requires a senior management track record (5+ years), strong stakeholder skills, and

Qualifications

• Senior management experience (5+ years)
• Ability to address complex community, development, economic and regulatory issues with strategic action plans
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with advocacy and negotiation
• Contribute to strategic direction of a diverse organisation
• Well-developed leadership and management skills
• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Health, Building, Community and Economic Development or related field; membership of a relevant professional body
• Postgraduate qualification in management desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and deliver strategic and community outcomes across key areas (Community Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Place Activation, Economic Development, Special Projects, Town Planning, Building, Environmental Health, Emergency, Community Safety and Ranger services)
• Deliver exceptional customer service and direction
• Develop and implement action plans in collaboration with CEO and Council
• Represent the organisation in stakeholder engagements and advocacy
• Support organizational growth and sustainable community outcomes

Skills

Senior management

Communication

Leadership

Strategic direction

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Environmental Health degree

Building degree

Community/Economic Development degree

Postgraduate management (Desirable)

Job description

190-210K + Location, Housing Allows (up to $60K)

Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!

At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, Engaging, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).

About the Position:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and capable leader to join the Shire of Broome in the role of Director Development and Community.

The Director Development and Community will be responsible forproviding leadership and delivering strategic and community outcomes and exceptional customer service in the areas of Community Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Place Activation, Economic Development, Special Projects, Town Planning, Building, Environmental Health, Emergency, Community Safety and Ranger services.

A full position description can be found here: Director Development and Community

About You:

Our ideal candidate will have

• Experience at a senior management level of at least 5 years
• Capacity to deal with complexcommunity, development, economic and regulatory services issues including the formulation of appropriate action strategies and to provide high level adviceto the CEO and Council
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills together with demonstrated advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of a diverse organisation
• Well-developed leadership and management skills
• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Health, Building, Community and Economic Development or related area. Membership of or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body.
• Possession of or progress towards a post graduate qualification in management (Desirable)

Don’t meet every single requirement?If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further.Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at the Shire of Broome.

Working for the Shire of Broome meansyou will enjoy:

• $190,000 - $210,000 base salary per annum (5 year contract)
• In addition to base salary there are generous allowances, including Broome Location Allowance ($20,000 pa), Housing Allowance (Rental)of $28,080 pa orHousing Allowance (Home Ownership) $33,750paand Utilities Reimbursement Allowance of $6,000 and Travel reimbursement Allowance of $6,500 pa, as well as employer matched superannuation up to a total of 15.5%.
• Leave entitlements well above industry minimums, including 6 weeks Annual Leave and 6 x Executive Leave days- giving you every opportunity to enjoy that Broome lifestyle!
• Salary sacrifice options for rental assistance, mortgage interest and more.
• Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
• A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as Pilates and Yoga.
• An active and engaging social club.
• Shire housing at market rent available for candidates outside Broome (able to be salary sacrificed).
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for candidates outside Broome.

The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The Shire of Broome is located in the south-west Kimberley in the far north of Western Australia and covers approximately 56,000 square kilometres, boasting a coastline of 900 kilometres which includes the world famous Cable Beach.

Broome has experienced rapid and continued growth over the last decade to become one of the fastest growing towns in the State.

The town is full of charm, right on the Indian Ocean's doorstep. From its colourful, romantic past to the cosmopolitan character of Chinatown, to the turquoise waters, red sandstone cliffs and the endless expanse of white sand at Cable Beach - the colours and moods of Broome abound.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Shire of Broome is located in the south-west Kimberley in the far north of Western Australia and covers approximately 56,000 square kilometres, boasting a coastline of 900 kilometres which includes the world famous Cable Beach.

Broome has experienced rapid and continued growth over the last decade to become one of the fastest growing towns in the State.

The town is full of charm, right on the Indian Ocean's doorstep. From its colourful, romantic past to the cosmopolitan character of Chinatown, to the turquoise waters, red sandstone cliffs and the endless expanse of white sand at Cable Beach - the colours and moods of Broome abound.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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