Unit Manager I Community Wellbeing (2415) (Sturt)

**Position Description
- Unit Manager Community Wellbeing** May 2025**

**Position title**Unit Manager Community Wellbeing

**Position number**1092

**Classification (Level)**Level 8

**Department**City Services

**Division**Community Connections

**Business unit**Community Wellbeing

**People Leader**Manager Community Connections Team Leader Positive Ageing & Inclusion, Team Leader

**Direct reports** Projects & Partnerships, Team Leader Community Centres State and Federal Government, Service Delivery Agencies, not
- for-profit organisations, contractors, community groups,

**Key stakeholders**residents and customers; Elected Members, Executive / Senior Leadership Teams, volunteers, industry peers other government authorities and consultants.

**Community Vision: A liveable, sustainable community.** The strategic directions of Liveable, Sustainable, and Community reflect the aspirations of the community for the City of Marion’s future. A fourth strategic direction, Our Organisation, sets the focus for Council and its staff toward fulfilling the 2024-2034 Community Vision and Strategic Directions. These interconnected directions emphasise a commitment to achieving holistic outcomes for the council area **City of Marion Values** Our Values inform what is significant in how we deliver for our community. They aspire towards a consistent standard that can be expected from all who engage with the City of Marion. **Together we** **Focus on the customer |** We are**:Our Community Vision**
- Engaged with our diverse community
- Responsive and proactive
- Dedicated to delivering great customer

experiences **Engage with respect |** We are:

- Committed to a safe and inclusive workplace
- Connected, caring and professional
- Honest, transparent and act with integrity

**Embrace excellence |**We are**:

- Adaptable, driven and continuously improve
- Accountable for our decisions and actions
- Proactive in sustainability and support the

setting

A great place to _work_

**Position Description
- Unit Manager Community Wellbeing** May 2025**

**Purpose**

The Unit Manager Community Wellbeing is responsible for the strategic leadership of one of Marion’s key community-focused units, which includes the Positive Ageing and Inclusion, Community Centre and the Projects and Partnerships Teams.

The Community Wellbeing Unit includes Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Community Transport, Community Development, Community Centres, Arts and Culture, Community Grants and Youth among other services and programs.

The position is responsible for leading and motivating a large team to ensure they plan and deliver services in response to community and Council needs. Staff will be supported in a results driven culture to achieve excellence in customer service and community outcomes.

A solid focus on future opportunities and meaningful direction will ensure our community is well supported now, and in the decades to come, in relation to our services, programs and facilities.

**Key Deliverables**
- Develop and monitor plans for the Community Wellbeing Unit, addressing evolving

community needs, socio-demographic trends, lifelong learning, social cohesion, business performance, funding changes and/or needs, and Council direction.
- Lead and support teams across:

- Positive Ageing and Inclusion, including CHSP, Community Transport and future needs
- Community Centres, focusing on Council run facilities
- Projects and Partnerships, including Community Development, Arts & Culture, Community Grants, Youth, and similar initiatives.
- Ensure effective, innovative management of the Unit, including financial planning and

oversight, risk, WHS compliance, procurement, recruitment, resourcing, business case development, team culture, program / services evaluation and future planning.
- Provide expert advice and support to key stakeholders in relation to but not limited

to community services, ageing, diversity and inclusion, reconciliation, youth, arts, culture and vulnerable/marginalised people.
- Plan for current and future community needs through data-informed understanding

of population demographics, and the identification of trends, risks and opportunities.
- Oversee the Unit and staff performance, ensuring high standards and a supportive,

accountable environment for staff, volunteers, and contractors.
- Champion best practice in community capacity building.
- Prepare and coordinate reports, briefings, and business cases.
- Provide strong leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and results-focused

outcomes.

A great place to _work_

**Position Description
- Unit Manager Community Wellbeing** May 2025**
- Manage operational and capital budgets with financial discipline and a zero-based

budgeting approach.

**Person Specification**

Essential criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience in community sector with

proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate innovative, needs-based community program Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzmra