Executive Manager Community Outcomes

Council Jobs; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

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Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay is seeking an Executive Manager Community Outcomes to shape social planning and partnerships, reporting to the Director Strategy, Community and Development. The role carries a base salary of AUD 189,172 plus super and a vehicle or vehicle allowance, with responsibility for community development, engagement, libraries and cultural services.

You will develop social policies, strengthen partnerships, guide cultural planning and support managers with clear

Responsibilities

• Develop social policies and strategies reflecting the needs of different communities.
• Strengthen partnerships enabling community organisations to contribute to shared outcomes.
• Guide cultural planning and improve accessibility and effectiveness of services.
• Support managers through clear direction, practical business planning and leadership development.

Job description

Executive Manager Community Outcomes – Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay

Shape community outcomes through social planning and stronger partnerships.

Develop your executive leadership and empower capable managers.

Rem package $189,172 + super + vehicle or vehicle allowance.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is strengthening its approach to community outcomes through social planning, partnerships and services that respond to a growing region. Reporting to the Director Strategy, Community and Development, this opportunity offers scope to shape that direction alongside a refreshed executive team.

The portfolio includes community development and engagement, cultural services, libraries and aquatic centres. With capable operational managers and valued community facilities, the role will build on these strengths while developing strategies that support community wellbeing, inclusion and participation.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing social policies and strategies that reflect the needs of different communities.

Strengthening partnerships that enable community organisations to contribute to shared outcomes.

Guiding cultural planning and improving the accessibility and effectiveness of services.

Supporting managers through clear direction, practical business planning and leadership development.

This role will suit a leader who enjoys developing people, shaping policy and translating strategy into practical outcomes. You will bring a structured approach to planning, sound judgement and the ability to build support for new ideas with Councillors and community partners.

Relevant experience may come from local government, social planning, human services or a comparable community portfolio. Council will consider experienced leaders and senior managers ready to take on broader responsibility.

This position is offered on a four-year contract with a base salary of $189,172 plus super, a vehicle or vehicle allowance in lieu.

Applications close: 12:00 PM AEST Wednesday 4th November 2026