Executive Manager Community Outcomes

Leading Roles; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Superannuation included

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council invites an experienced leader to shape community outcomes across social planning, partnerships and services in the Fraser Coast.

Reporting to the Director Strategy, Community and Development, the Executive Manager will mentor managers, develop policies, and translate strategy into practical programs; a four-year contract with a competitive package including base salary of $189,172 plus super and vehicle options.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience may come from local government, social planning, human services or a comparable community portfolio.
• The role suits a leader who enjoys developing people, shaping policy and translating strategy into practical outcomes.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Policy development

Community engagement

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