Group Manager Community Partnerships

West Kempsey, New South Wales170000-180000DescriptionAbout Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.Your New RoleAre you an experienced and energetic people leader passionate about building and maintaining strong community partnerships? An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Group Manager Community Partnerships, leading a team by creating the conditions for efficient, effective and coherent customer, communication, and engagement services on an internal and external basis. If you are interested in a key leadership position with an opportunity to showcase and grow your skills, submit your application today!As the Group Manager Community Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in leading the teams responsible for delivering communications, community engagement, community development, and customer experience (libraries and customer service) functions across council.This role forms part of our Senior Leadership Team, where you will be responsible for fostering our positive team culture, building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, leading the Department to deliver high quality outputs.For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About YouAs the successful candidate, you will possess:Relevant (tertiary) qualifications and/or extensive work experience relevant to the roleAbility to influence, motivate and coach multi-disciplinary teams to achieve organisational goalsStrong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills with experience fostering and developing a positive team culture using a values-based leadership approachExperience working as a senior leader in a multi-disciplinary environmentAbility to develop and implement cohesive reporting across a range of different business functionsExperience implementing continuous improvement initiativesConflict resolution and negotiation skillsAbility to apply a strong focus on customer experience, communications and engagement and working collaboratively with the communityAdvanced stakeholder and relationship management skill Leadership qualifications and/or training (desirable)Experience working in a local government environment (desirable)IAP2A Certificate of Engagement (desirable)Current Class C Drivers LicenceBenefits Of Working For Kempsey Shire CouncilAs the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:A permanent full-time position, 35 hour work week Monthly RDOsA competitive remuneration PackageGenerous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five yearsA working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.Interested?Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); andYour current resume.Applications Close: COB, Monday 17 November 2025 Please note: Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 24 November 2025. Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.Have questions? Please contact Daniel Thoroughgood – Director Corporate and Commercial for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare