About the role

The Shire of Collie is seeking an experienced and community-focused leader to join our Executive Team as Director Community & Culture. This is a fixed-term, performance-based contract position responsible for the strategic leadership of the Shire's community and cultural services portfolio – including the library, swimming pool, Roche Park Recreation centre, community development, cultural services and cemetery services.

Key responsibilities

- Provide robust, inspiring leadership across the directorate, driving performance and culture

- Oversee the Library, Swimming Pool, Recreation Centre, Community Development and Cemetery services

- Lead finalisation and delivery of the Public Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan

- Build strong relationships with community, sporting and cultural stakeholders

About you

- At least five years' local government or public sector management experience

- Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Recreation Management, Community Development, Business Administration or a related discipline,



or equivalent experience in a senior local government management role

- High-level interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Must be prepared to relocate to Collie, or reside within a reasonable commuting distance, as a condition of employment

An attractive remuneration package, of up to $226,728 commensurate with skills, experience and residence, will be negotiated with the successful candidate, which includes a base cash salary of $160,000 plus full private use of a Shire vehicle and other employee entitlements.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 18th September 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Further information is available on the Shire website https://www.collie.wa.gov.au/council/employment or by contacting Phil Anastasakis, Chief Executive Officer on (08) •••• •000.

The Shire of Collie reserves the right to fill the position at any time throughout the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Director Community & Culture (Collie)
🏢 Shire of Collie
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