General Manager Community Engagement

General Manager Community Engagement

The Tiwi Islands Regional Council are seeking an experienced General Manager of Community Engagement to join our organisation. This position is aimed at existing residents of the Tiwi Islands and is a dynamic and exciting role will see you managing community engagement across all communities.  

This position is an executive position in Council and is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all community engagement relate activities for the Council.  Operating under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and in accordance with Council corporate plans, policies and relevant legislation this position will:

Lead and oversee the management and strategic development of Community Engagement to ensure that appropriate community services and learning programs are identified and provided to the community in line with Council’s direction organisational guidelines.

Lead and manage the Community Connections teams (Sport & Recreation, Community Engagement and Community Safety). This will involve the strategic development, promotion/marketing, coordination and delivery of these functions in accordance with Council strategic directions and objectives for the development and management of the department.

The identification and evaluation of community and learning needs through research, resident involvement in the planning and provision of programs, activities and services, and the implementation of strategies aimed at providing coordinated and relevant services.

The Manager will effectively engage Council and the Executive Management in future directions for the Department.

What are we looking for?

Essential

1. Tertiary qualifications or the equivalent demonstrated level of experience and skill, relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
2. Proven experience in managing the community engagement affairs of a local government authority and/or organisation requiring comparable skills and knowledge.
3. Thorough and proven experience in managing corporate programs and projects, undertaking high level planning, legislation interpretation and staff management.
4. Proven ability to supervise the community engagement activities of a multifunctional organisation in a cross-cultural environment.
5. Demonstrated experience preparing high level reports to a range of stakeholders, evaluating programs and making recommendations.
6. Sound skills to manage, train and motivate staff, including local Indigenous people to achieve organisation objectives.
7. Knowledge of procurement policies and relevant local government laws including OHS legislation or similar context.
8. Hold or acquire a current NT driver’s license. 
9.  Hold or acquire Working with Children’s certification. 

I’m interested. What do I do next?

• Come to the Council and ask for an employment pack.
• Submit an application form, along with your resume and selection criteria.
• Ask to speak to someone in Human Resources if you want to find out more.
• Human Resources can be contacted on 8970 9523.
• Applications close 5pm Wednesday 3 December 2018.