Applications Close Sunday 7 March, 11:30pm

Council is seeking an experienced, dynamic and engaging senior leader to lead the Recreation, Property and Buildings Group. This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic organisation developing and implementing strategic and operational initiatives to provide a wide range of high quality sport and recreation opportunities for the community, and manage those assets and other Council buildings and facilities and provide arboriculture services.

About the Opportunity

The Group Manager, Recreation, Property and Buildings has a diverse portfolio being responsible for recreation planning, delivery of new and enhanced sporting and recreation initiatives and projects and the management of these recreation assets on behalf of the community. The role is also responsible for the management of Council buildings, facilities and property and the delivery of arboriculture and horticultural services.

About You

To be successful you will be a dynamic, passionate and future aware leader whose leadership journey to date has crafted positive employee experiences. As a suitably qualified and experienced professional you will deliver solutions in new and more efficient and effective ways, whilst leading your team to deliver high quality, customer centred services to the community.

You are a natural communicator and relationship builder with an empathetic nature, a coaching mentality and a growth mindset. You will be a strong negotiator with the ability to influence outcomes and make decisions and recommendations informed by data and analytics.

If you are an experienced leader with proven ability of delivering outcomes that positively impact an organisations profile, performance and culture, you can find out more about the specifics of the role, and what skills, qualifications and experience you will require to succeed, by referring to the Position Description and Selection Criteria below.

Remuneration

This is a full time role, with a total remuneration package being negotiated with the successful applicant depending on skills and experience. Council’s flexible working arrangement policies will apply to you.

About The Port Macquarie-Hastings Region

Upon commencement you shall call ‘home’ one of the East Coast’s most enviable locations. With access to stunning hinterland, miles of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community feel, the mid-north coast is the perfect location if you enjoy hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, off road exploration, Saturday sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or have any questions about the role please contact Melissa Watkins, Director, Development and Environment on 6581 8626.

Interested in Applying?

Before you apply for the job please read the Position Description and Selection Criteria for this role.

Position Description

Selection Criteria

To submit an application please respond to the application questions below, attach a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that addresses the Selection Criteria and upload your resume.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Close Date

All applications must be submitted no later than Sunday 7 March, 11:30pm

Note: Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.