Job Description
This is a significant leadership opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and delivery-focused executive who wants to help shape the future of one of New South Wales' most diverse and dynamic regional communities.
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Reporting to the General Manager, the Director Public Spaces will lead a broad portfolio that directly contributes to the liveability, wellbeing and resilience of the MidCoast community.
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Strategy and projects
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Community assets
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Open space, recreation and cemeteries
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Trade services, fleet and workshops
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Waste services and facilities
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Libraries, community and cultural services
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As a member of Council's Leadership Team and Extended Management Executive, you will contribute to whole-of-Council strategy, organisational performance, culture and decision-making.
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About the role
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As Director Public Spaces, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse and complex portfolio of community services, assets and infrastructure.
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You will be responsible for:
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Leading the development and delivery of strategies, plans, programs and services aligned with Council's Community Strategic Plan.
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Ensuring the effective governance, financial sustainability and operational performance of the Division.
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Providing high-level advice to the General Manager, Leadership Team, Extended MANEX and Council.
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Leading asset planning, lifecycle management and sustainable service delivery.
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Building high-performing teams and developing leadership capability.
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Strengthening community engagement and stakeholder relationships.
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Driving innovation, continuous improvement and better customer outcomes.
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Managing strategic, operational, financial, environmental, safety and reputational risks.
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Championing a strong safety, inclusion and wellbeing culture.
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Representing Council with government agencies, community organisations, industry groups and other stakeholders.
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About you
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You are an experienced executive or senior leader with a strong record of leading diverse multidisciplinary teams in local government or a comparable organisation.
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You will bring:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in management, project management, building, horticulture, environmental science or a related discipline.
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Extensive experience leading complex service portfolios, assets, infrastructure or community-focused operations.
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Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, governance requirements and qualified standards.
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A proven record of developing high-performing teams and building organisational capability.
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Experience developing and delivering long-term strategies that achieve community benefit.
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Strong financial, asset, risk and resource management skills.
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Highly developed communication, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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The ability to operate effectively in a politically sensitive environment.
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You will be a visible, values-led leader who is comfortable working across strategic and

📌 Director Public Spaces (Taree)
🏢 MidCoast Council
📍 Taree