Director Strategic Partnerships and Communities

Director Strategic Partnerships and Communities

Lead growth. Shape place. Strengthen community.

Mitchell Shire is entering a defining chapter.

Just 40km north of Melbourne our Shire encompasses the growing townships of Beveridge Broadford Kilmore Seymour and Wallan. Recognised as one of Victorias key periurban growth corridors were balancing rapid residential expansion with the protection of our landscapes heritage and community values.

Were not just growingwere stepping into our identity as a region thats connected confident and ready for the future. We offer the best of both worlds: space to grow strong community ties and real opportunity. With more than 64000 residents today and projections exceeding 176000 by 2041 Mitchell is one of the states fastest growing municipalities.

This growth is particularly visible across our southern corridor but every one of our 40 townships is playing a roleeach contributing its own character history and aspirations to the region. Its this unique combination of tradition and progress that defines who we are: a community thats proud adaptable and unmistakably Mitchell.

To support this next phase were seeking a strategic communityminded executive to join our leadership team as Director Strategic Partnerships and Communities.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team this pivotal position leads a diverse portfolio of communityfacing services and strategic functions.

Youll play a central role in shaping how Council partners with communities government and service providers to deliver outcomes that are not only responsivebut enduring. From policy development and community infrastructure to advocacy customer experience and disaster recovery your leadership will help define what growth means in Mitchell.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading service innovation policy development and crosssector collaboration
• Championing a customerfocused futureready service model
• Shaping strategy to secure funding drive reform and contribute to policy direction
• Strengthening internal capability and a highperforming accountable culture
• Embedding longterm thinking across programs that impact people and place

Your portfolio includes leadership of:

Life Stages
Maternal & Child Health Early Years Youth Development Community Strengthening

Community & Planning Delivery
Leisure Services Social Planning Recreation Strategy Public Open Space

Customer Experience & Engagement
Customer Service Libraries Strategic Communications and Community Engagement

Community Amenity
Local Laws Traffic and Animal Management Emergency and Fire Management

Community Recovery
Disaster preparedness response leadership and community resilience

This role demands strategic oversight crosssector leadership and an ability to deliver ontheground results in a complex and fastchanging landscape.

About you

Youre an experienced executive with a passion for public leadership and a deep understanding of community equity and service excellence.

You bring to this role:

• A record of leading diverse teams and service portfolios in local government or related sectors
• Strong financial governance and policy acumen with the ability to lead transformational change
• Strategic thinking with a track record of aligning services to longterm community needs
• Excellent communication advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in values outcomes and relationships

You thrive in dynamic environments can navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence and are committed to building services that are fit for the future.

Why Mitchell Why now

Mitchell Shire is a place of momentumwhere longtime locals and new arrivals alike share a belief in whats possible. From bustling growth corridors to quiet country towns were building a region with purpose.

5year fulltime executive contract

An attractive remuneration package is on offer for the role based on experience.

Flexible working arrangements and relocation support considered

A genuine opportunity to shape the longterm future of a rapidly growing region

How to apply

For a confidential conversation contact Ana Fraser Acting Manager People and Culture on.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply please visit our Careers page.

Applications close at 5pm Monday 12 May 2025.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace.