Senior Team Leader (Club Development and Community Wellbeing)
Permanent | Full Time | 152 Hours Per Month
Premium Recquatic Membership | 13.0% Superannuation | Monthly RDO
This position is classified as a PACS Band 7 ($91,666 - $100,522) under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system.
What's On Offer?
This is a leadership role with genuine purpose.
At the City of Kwinana we believe strong communities are built by people who inspire others to grow, connect and thrive. This role sits at the heart of that vision.
As Senior Team Leader – Club Development & Community Wellbeing, you will provide strategic leadership across public health, active living and community sport, shaping initiatives that strengthen clubs, build community capacity and enhance wellbeing.
You will lead a small, passionate team, creating an environment where staff feel supported, empowered and confident to deliver their best work. Working closely with the Coordinator Community Development and a broad network of clubs, organisations and partners, you will turn ideas into action. From strengthening club governance, increasing participation and driving preventative health initiatives your work will make a visible difference in our community.
Kwinana is a connected City where relationships matter. It is a place where collaboration is real, where innovation is welcomed, and where you can see the impact of your work in everyday community life.
If you are a positive and engaging leader who thrives on helping others succeed, and who believes communities can achieve extraordinary things when people are supported to reach their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean-side community at the heart of Western Australia's major industrial development and has one of the fastest growing populations of any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Minimum 3 years previous experience in a similar or related role delivering club development and/or public health outcomes.
* Minimum 3 years previous experience in leading and empowering staff with a focus on community outcomes.
* Tertiary qualification in community development, recreation, public health or a related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.
* Highly developed communication, networking and relationship building skills with an ability to engage with diverse audiences.
* Demonstrated knowledge of community development approaches to recreation planning and club development.
* Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to manage challenging scenarios.
* The ability to empower and lead staff
* Well-developed organisational skills and initiative to prioritise workload.
* Well-developed computer literacy skills demonstrated in grant and report writing, presentations, record management and correspondence.
* Driver's Licence, Police Clearance, Working with Children Card, First Aid Certificate and willingness to work after hours as required.
What's In It For You?
A competitive remuneration package including:
* 13.0% superannuation
* 19-day month (RDO)
* Premium Recquatic Membership
* Access to flexible working arrangements
* Study assistance opportunities
* Generous training opportunities
* Vibrant and supportive team environment
Why Join Us?
Top 10% for Culture: The City was recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive workplace cultures among 600 local governments across Australia and New Zealand.Award-Winning Projects: We have received numerous awards for our outstanding community projects.Innovative and Fun Environment: We foster a workplace where innovation and having fun are encouraged.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to address the selection criteria in no more than two pages, and submit this together with their CV and a covering letter.
For more information relating to the position (not application packs) call Donna Howatson. Coordinator Community Development on9439 0236.
Apply online: Click the green 'apply' button below
Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 30 March 2026
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date and will not accept or consider late applications.
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City's current Industrial Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City's recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
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