Strategic Manager, Community & Engagement

Yass Valley Council; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Access to council employment benefits

Job summary

Yass Valley Council is seeking an experienced Manager Community and Engagement to lead the Community & Engagement team through a period of growth. You will shape how Council listens to, connects with and responds to its diverse community, informing decisions, policies, strategies and service delivery.

Located in Yass, this fixed-term maternity leave role runs until January 2028, offering a leadership opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes and mentor a high-performing team while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead community engagement initiatives.
• Experience developing strategy and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Background in local government or related field per ad.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community & Engagement team through a period of growth and opportunity.
• Shape how Council listens to, connects with and responds to its community, informing decisions, policies, strategies and service delivery.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to deliver meaningful outcomes for diverse communities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Community engagement

Team development

Job description

Yass Valley Council is seeking an experienced Manager Community and Engagement to lead the Community & Engagement team through a period of growth. You will shape how Council listens to, connects with and responds to its diverse community, informing decisions, policies, strategies and service delivery.

Located in Yass, this fixed-term maternity leave role runs until January 2028, offering a leadership opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes and mentor a high-performing team while maintaining a