Manager Community and Cultural Services
The City of Subiaco is in a period of growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces, and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses, and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco's heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.
Job Description
You will lead the delivery of vibrant community, library, museum and civic services that make a real difference. This is a key leadership role driving inclusive, accessible and high-impact programs that strengthen community wellbeing and participation. You'll shape strategy, build strong partnerships, champion continuous improvement, and lead a high-performing branch that helps deliver the organisation's vision for the future.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing strategic leadership to deliver responsive, community-focused services and outcomes.
- Leading the delivery of community development, library, museum and civic services and programs.
- Leading a high-performing, inclusive, and customer-focused team culture.
- Managing branch operations, projects, and resources to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Fostering stakeholder partnerships that support community and organisational priorities.
- Driving governance, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
To be successful you will have:
- Sound understanding of community development principles and experience delivering inclusive, accessible community programs and services.
- Highly developed leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build high-performing, collaborative teams.
- Proven ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Highly developed strategic thinking skills and ability to translate organisational objectives and community needs into practical outcomes.
- Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, managing, and evaluating programs and services.
- Highly developed financial, budgeting, and resource management skills.
- Significant experience managing community services and cultural programs.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or senior management experience in a related discipline.
What the City of Subiaco can offer you:
Your health and safety and well-being are our priority. We offer great benefits to help you achieve a work-life balance:
- Up to five weeks of annual leave, plus the option to accrue Time in Lieu
- Sustainable travel allowance or parking permit
- Free membership to Lords Recreation Centre
- Flexible working arrangements
- Superannuation co-contributions
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Social Club
- Novated lease and salary packaging options
- Learning and development options
- Paid study leave and tuition assistance
- Health assessments
See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits
Salary Package: Circa $175,000 per annum, excluding superannuation
To receive a full copy of the position description for this position, please email recruitment@subiaco.wa.gov.au, referencing this position title.
Enquiries about this role can be made to Alexander Petrovski - Director Development Services at recruitment@subiaco.wa.gov.au
Application Process:
To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application. To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm 17 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as you can.