About us

Ipswich City Council is one of the largest councils in South East Queensland and provides a working environment which values excellence, innovation and a ‘pioneering’ spirit. Our new organisational structure places us in the best possible position for the future to build a strong and resilient organisation with a clear focus on delivering a high quality service to our community.

Council teams are spread across a range of departments and business units delivering some 300 different services to a community of more than 175,000 with one common goal:

‘To proudly enhance the quality of life for our community'

We achieve this by embedding our core values in all that we do. Our high performing teams are making a positive difference in the community and you can be a part of history in shaping the future of this region, which is a catalyst for major growth.

About you

You will be a proven leader with team-oriented management skills who is self-motivated, positive and able to inspire staff. With demonstrated expertise in the management of community and social programming, you will drive the delivery of community development programs that address complex social needs in a diverse community.

Reporting to the Manager, Economic and Community Development, it will be your primary focus to develop, implement and manage an evidence-based operation plan aligned with organisational objectives which will necessitate the building of positive relationships with a range or stakeholders; including internal and external, government and non-government service providers and experts.

About the position

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $107,774 to $121,607 per annum, dependent upon skills and qualifications, plus a Council contribution to superannuation of up to 12% as well as other excellent employee benefits:

• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Career Progression and ongoing training
• 15 days sick leave annually
• Flexible working hours / life balance
• Study assistance

If you feel you're a good fit and are passionate about our core values and enhancing the quality of life for our community, then this could be the role for you.

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide:

• A covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining the key reasons for your interest in the role, your contact address and telephone number, and,
• A copy of your resume, that includes details of education and qualifications and your employment history in chronological order starting with current position and the names and contact details of two referees.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer providing opportunities for anyone to join Council.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position (which may include criminal history checks).

A position description is attached.