MANAGER – EVENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Lead a team delivering essential services, events and programs that strengthen community life.
Our Client: 
  
Our client is a respected organisation delivering a broad range of community-focused services in a remote Far North Queensland community. With a strong commitment to improving social wellbeing, community participation, recreation, and local engagement, they play a key role in creating opportunities that enhance quality of life for residents of all ages. 
  
They are now seeking an experienced and community-minded leader to oversee a diverse portfolio of programs, services, facilities and events that make a genuine difference to the local community. 
  
The Opportunity: 
  
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys creating opportunities for people to connect, participate and thrive. Leading a team within a community services environment, you will oversee the delivery of recreation programs, community events, facilities and essential community services, while working closely with stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant, engaging and well-utilised. 
  
No two days will be the same as you balance strategic planning, people leadership, service delivery and community engagement. 
  
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Developing and delivering a yearly program of community events, celebrations and activities that encourage participation and strengthen community connections. 
• Managing a diverse portfolio of community services, recreational facilities and programs, ensuring services are safe, accessible, well-organised and responsive to community needs. 
• Leading, mentoring and supporting staff through effective workforce planning, performance development, coaching and day-to-day operational management. 
• Developing and implementing sporting, recreational and community wellbeing programs that promote positive outcomes across a range of age groups. 
• Building strong relationships with community members, government agencies, schools, health providers and other stakeholders to support collaborative service delivery. 
• Managing budgets, operational plans, funding requirements and reporting obligations while ensuring services remain compliant and financially sustainable. 

Your Skills & Experience: 
  
To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of leadership capability, community engagement experience and strong operational management skills. 

• Experience managing community services, recreation, events, youth programs, social programs or similar community-focused services. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build capability, foster a positive workplace culture and drive high-quality service delivery. 
• Experience planning and coordinating programs, activities, events or projects from concept through to successful delivery. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse community and organisational groups. 
• Sound financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, monitoring expenditure and working within funding agreements. 

The Offer: 

• Opportunity to lead programs and services that have a direct and meaningful impact on the community. 
• Diverse portfolio covering events, recreation, community development and essential community services. 
• Supportive leadership team with the opportunity to contribute to long-term community outcomes. 
• Lifestyle opportunity in a unique Far North Queensland location. 
• Full-time management position with genuine scope to influence service delivery and drive continuous improvement. 
• Relocation assistance and additional benefits may be available for the successful candidate. 
• The chance to become a valued part of a close-knit community while enjoying a rewarding and purpose-driven career. 

If you’re a proactive leader who enjoys working with people, building community connections and delivering programs that create positive outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. 
  
This is a full-time, ongoing position based in a remote Cape York Community, working Monday to Friday. Applicants must be able to work from this location and have the legal right to work in Australia in a manner that allows them to meet the ongoing requirements of the position. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who are relocating to the region, should outline their proposed relocation and commencement timeframe in their application. 
  
How to Apply:  
  
To apply online, click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. If you have a query regarding the application process, please contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe at virginia@cbcstaff.com.au or 07 4051 9699. Due to client confidentiality requirements, further information regarding the opportunity may only be provided following assessment of your application.   
  
At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.  
  
CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment 
With 38 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland. 
  
Job reference: 1754273/VS

• Full-time management position with genuine scope to influence
• Lifestyle opportunity in a unique Far North Queensland location
• Supportive leadership team

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