Exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to manage the inclusive and creative assets, programs and services provided by Tweed Shire Council to meet the needs of our communities. The role will manage a diverse unit of approximately 30 staff across Community Wellbeing, Tweed Regional Art Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre, Tweed Regional Museum, Cemeteries and Libraries. Providing leadership for the unit consistent with strategic and business plans. The incumbent requires the ability to manage staff while taking on a future-oriented approach to priority resources, and will establish strategies and plans to ensure inclusion of our community.
**About the role**:
- Represent the Unit at the most senior levels including Council workshops, ELT and collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop, implement and communicate strategic plans, policies, and objectives in accordance with Council's Community Strategic Plan, Delivery and Resourcing plans.
- Promote innovation within the Unit and other organisational levels.
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems to ensure legislative and statutory compliance with various Acts and Statutes of Law.
- Lead and support a diverse team to ensure alignment with the effective delivery of the Unit's programs, within capacity and resource levels.
**What's on offer**:
- salary ranging from $147,801 up to $169,971 per annum, plus 11% super
- leaseback vehicle option
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - **click here** for more).
**We are seeking**:
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong sense of community, balanced with a commercial mindset.
- An innovative approach to planning and problem solving.
- The ability to adapt to changing business needs and to support teams and individuals through change and uncertainty.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- An understanding of the political nature of Local Government.
**About us**:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
**Position closes**:
**Recruitment timeframe**: