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 strong, 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 robust 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) 9734 9***.

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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