- Seeking innovative leadership to ensure Boroondara remains at the forefront of service delivery
- Join a preeminent Council committed to placing the customer at the centre
- Report directly to the CEO, part of a collegiate and driven executive team
The Position
The City of Boroondara is seeking to appoint an outstanding Director Community Services to lead a diverse and highly impactful portfolio of social and community services that fosters equity, connectedness and inclusion.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Community Services is a member of a high performing executive team that is values aligned, collegiate and committed to the highest standards of good governance. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing organisational-wide priorities and championing enterprise strategic initiatives.
The position provides visionary leadership to four community facing teams; Arts, Culture and Economic Development, Community Development, Health and Wellbeing Services, and Library Services. With responsibility for a workforce of more than 300 staff, the role ensures services are integrated, accessible and centred on delivering a seamless, empowering and positive experience for customers.
The successful appointee will bring an exceptional record of senior leadership within local government or a related community‑focused environment, with demonstrated success in:
- Collaborative and contemporary service delivery
- Strategic planning and organisational change
- Innovation in response to evolving community needs
- Authentic stakeholder engagement across government, community and partner organisations
Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and financial acumen are essential, along with an uncompromising commitment to customer excellence and community outcomes. You will be a visible, credible and values‑led executive who balances strategic foresight with operational discipline.
This is an exceptional opportunity for you to lead a portfolio that sits at the heart of community health, wellbeing, creativity and inclusion. Several exciting initiatives and projects are underway or on the horizon.
The Organisation
The City of Boroondara is an innovative and values driven organisation. The community and customers are at the heart of everything Council does. Every day of the week Council delivers services that contribute to the quality of life and wellbeing of the 178,600+ community.
To deliver great services, Council understands the importance of investing in staff and empowering them to excel and make a positive impact on the community. A key part of this is the Transforming Boroondara Program – a leading edge, future focused transformation to enhance the customers’ experience.
Boroondara is known for its urban sophistication, cultural richness, and friendly environment. Residents and visitors enjoy the best of city living with 53 distinct shopping strips, 3 major activity centres (Camberwell, Kew and Hawthorn), leafy parks, great services and tree-lined residential neighbourhoods. The community benefits from strong social and economic assets. There are about 26,160 registered businesses, 850,000 visitors per annum, access to 100+ schools and educational institutions (including Swinburne University), and the highest rate of volunteering in metropolitan Melbourne.
It is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’ and using reference COBdcs0426 address your cover letter highlighting key career achievements and resume to David Baber and Kate Wheeler of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
