Section Manager Community Assets
Permanent, full-time
LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
This is a key leadership role at Lake Macquarie City Council, responsible for leading the Community Assets section within the Asset Management department. You will shape the future of community infrastructure across Lake Macquarie, including parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, community halls, swim centres, libraries, boat ramps and jetties.
Currently the role leads three high performing teams
* Recreation and Land Planning – strategic planning of new and expanded community assets and management of community land
* Community Assets Management – asset lifecycle planning, renewals, and revaluations
* Community Assets Delivery – delivery of capital works programs, including design and construction
This role goes beyond operational leadership. You will drive long‐term planning, influence investment decisions and lead programs of work that respond to growth, community expectations and evolving service needs.
Importantly, this is an opportunity to lead through change. With a new CEO being appointed, you will play a pivotal role in supporting organisational priorities as they evolve, fostering a positive, adaptive culture and ensuring your teams remain aligned, engaged and high performing.
What you will do
* Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‐quality outcomes for our community
* Drive strategic planning for community infrastructure, including future demand and service levels
* Lead change initiatives that improve systems, processes and service delivery
* Manage large and complex capital works and asset management programs
* Build strong relationships with councillors, executives, community stakeholders and government partners
* Oversee budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and delivery within targets
* Contribute to Council's long‐term planning through the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
Let's hear about you
You are an experienced and people‐focused leader who thrives in complex and dynamic environments. You bring clarity, direction and energy to your teams, particularly during times of change.
You are known for your ability to:
* Lead and develop high‐performing teams, fostering accountability, growth and innovation
* Navigate change with confidence and bring others with you on the journey
* Think strategically while delivering and driving practical, high‐quality outcomes
* Build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups including the community and elected representatives
* Communicate clearly, influence effectively and represent your organisation with confidence
You will also bring:
* Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
* Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
* Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and projects
* Proven ability to review and improve systems, processes and ways of working
* Strong financial management capability, including budgeting and reporting
Let's reveal the perks
* Competitive salary from $143,292 to $168,578 per year plus 12% super
* 35‐hour working week
* Long service leave after five years
* A supportive and forward‐thinking leadership team
* Health and wellbeing programs, including discounted gym memberships and employee assistance
* Ongoing assistance to support you develop into a higher effective leader, including internal and external training to support your professional development goals
You will join an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and leadership at all levels, and supports you to grow and succeed.
Choose the Lake Mac Way
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
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