Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a strategic and experienced Community Manager – Impact and Safety to lead programs that enhance community wellbeing, safety and resilience. This role is central to the delivery of critical community services, including Ocean Safety and Lifeguards, the Animal Shelter and broader community initiatives implemented through the Community Impact Team.
You will combine strategic vision with operational expertise, managing multidisciplinary teams and implementing programs that improve public safety and community outcomes. With a focus on risk management, and business improvement and the development and implementation of community facing strategies, you will ensure Council services are safe, effective and aligned with our long-term strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, inspire, and manage multidisciplinary teams, promoting a culture of safety accountability, and excellence.
* Oversee public safety programs, including ocean safety and animal welfare services.
* Development and implementation of Community Strategies including a Social Strategy, Disability Inclusion Action Plans, Reconciliation Action Plans and Multicultural Action Plans.
* Implement strategic initiatives and business improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
* Drive risk management practices, ensuring safety, compliance and best-practice standards across all programs.
* Manage budgets and resources responsibly while delivering measurable community outcomes.
* Engage stakeholders and build partnerships with government agencies, community organisations and the public to achieve shared objectives.
* Support and enforce child-safe practices, workplace safety and ethical conduct.
What We're Looking For
* Proven strategic leadership experience, managing teams in public safety or related community services.
* Strong track record in risk management, operational oversight and business improvement initiatives.
* Experience delivering programs in community safety, or animal welfare.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Join our Team and Grow with Us
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council
* Apply by addressing the selection criteria and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
* Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 29th January 2026.
* Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
* Package: The total remuneration package for this role is $173,000 gross per annum, inclusive of superannuation.
* Hours of work: Permanent Full Time.
* To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.