Vacancy Details

  • Dynamic and strategic leadership role
  • Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
  • Attractive remuneration package - $155k salary package including super and private use vehicle

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community. 

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a dynamic Manager to provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure that the Community Wellbeing department consistently achieves Council Plan objectives and other corporate and community priorities relating to Active Ageing & Inclusion; Health, Wellbeing & Youth, and Community Development programs and services.  The position also plays a key role in facilitating the organisation’s preparation of the Community Vision and Council Plan.

The new Manager Community Wellbeing is a highly motivated professional who thrives on making a positive difference in the workplace and the community.  With a history of exceptional leadership of high-performing, customer focussed teams, the new Manager will bring a practical and pragmatic approach to the leadership and delivery of impactful community wellbeing programs and projects.

A career with us

Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.  

We offer:

  • learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments 
  • flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
  • a new high-quality, architectural designed working environment and free onsite parking
  • an environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
  • an active Social Club
  • ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
  • generous leave entitlements including: 
    • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
    • Purchased leave
    • Ceremonial leave
    • Gender affirmation leave
    • Family violence leave

If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a values driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Steven Sagona, Director Community Planning & Growth on 03 5220 7164 or 0408 845 498.

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking on Apply below and following the prompts. 

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People team at peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on SUNDAY 16 APRIL 2023 at 5.00PM.

At Golden Plains Shire Council we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.