Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Cairns QLD
$90,000 - $95,000 a year
Permanent
Hybrid
22d ago , from Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane
Manager Events & Community Services – Community Services
The Opportunity
A progressive Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic Manager Events & Community Services to lead the delivery of community events, recreation programs and essential community services.
Based in Cairns, this unique FIFO chance offers an excellent work-life balance.
You'll work one week from a dedicated Cairns office before travelling to the community the following week, with all approved travel, accommodation and office facilities provided.
This arrangement is expected to continue for approximately six months while additional staff housing is completed.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Community Services, you will lead a diverse portfolio including community events, sport and recreation, aquatic facilities, community radio and the local post office, helping deliver programs that strengthen community participation, wellbeing and social connection.
What's On Offer
$90K – $95K base salary + superannuation
Cairns-based FIFO roster (1 week Cairns / 1 week community)
Tax-free FIFO travel allowance of approximately $350 per travel week
All approved travel to and from the community provided
Accommodation provided whilst working in the community
Dedicated office facilities in both Cairns and the community
Subsidised housing available once new staff accommodation is completed (6 months)
Full-time leadership chance with genuine community impact
About the Role
You will lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of community programs and events that enhance the wellbeing of residents.




Key responsibilities include:
Leading community events, celebrations and annual activity programs
Managing sport and recreation programs, aquatic facilities and community services
Developing engaging programs for children, youth and the wider community
Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team
Managing budgets, operational plans and performance reporting
Building strong relationships with community members, government agencies and service providers
Coordinating grants, funding acquittals and program reporting
Ensuring services comply with legislative, funding and safety requirements
Driving continuous improvement across community programs and facilities
About You
You are an energetic and community-focused leader who enjoys developing programs, leading teams and creating positive outcomes for people of all ages.
You will bring:
Qualifications in Sport & Recreation, Community Services or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience managing community programs, events or recreation services
Strong leadership and people management capability
Excellent organisational and project coordination skills
Experience managing budgets, grants and reporting requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Current C Class Driver Licence, Blue Card and Police Check (or ability to obtain)
About Us
With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane.
We specialise in professional, administration, engineering and industrial recruitment, permanent and temporary placements for both commercial and government enterprise.
We are proud to connect great people with meaningful careers.
Speak to the professionals who live and work in Queensland Regions.
Lifestyle and Career – you can have it all!
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Manager Events & Community Services (Queensland)
🏢 Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane
📍 Queensland