Director City Services and Living

Job Description

Lead the City Services & Living Division at Hume City Council A role where you can deliver and impact our diverse community Reporting directly to the CEO Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you will report directly to the CEO and work collaboratively to provide leadership across the organisation to achieve positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for our community. In this role you’ll be leading a team of five (5) Managers across Health & Community Wellbeing, City Safety, City Lifestyle, Active Living, and Family Youth & Children. The Director City Services and Living is responsible for strategic and operational success and accountability for the delivery of community services to support and enrich the lives of the Hume community. Experience and Capability that drives success will include: Substantial experience at a senior leadership level, including strategic oversight of community, cultural services and programs. Leading change and performance in a complex environment demonstrating adaptability and clarity in the face of ambiguity and competing priorities. Mobilising the talent and capabilities of City Services and Living teams to grow and develop our people. Building enduring relationships with peers, Councillors and Stakeholders. Demonstrating a high standard of governance and risk management. Strong understanding of contemporary challenges and opportunities relevant to local government, including community inclusion, social justice and climate change. The ability to operate both strategically and operationally across City Services and Living and all of Hume. Why Hume City Council? A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values: We’re better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn. We’re in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected. We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will. All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do. We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr