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Director Community and Development Services
Status: Five (5) Year Common Law Contract
Vacancy Reference: V11/20
Application Close: 5.00pm Monday 27 January 2020
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Services online via Council’s website, Working at Council page, email [email protected],
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Box 366, INGHAM QLD 4850. Please ensure that all applications are marked “Confidential”.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title Director Community and Development Services
Position Number 10003
Status Five (5) Year Common Law Contract
Hours Senior Executive Level Contract hours as agreed
Salary To be negotiated with the successful applicant
Position Summary
The Primary Responsibility of this Position is to successfully develop and lead
the operations and management of community cultural, well-being and
development services to the Hinchinbrook community through the provision of
appropriate and substantiated advice and decisions to Councillors, staff, the
community and visitors to the Shire.
The Position is responsible and accountable for the operations of Council’s
TYTO Cultural Precinct where art, culture, and nature knowledge unfold. This
wetland precinct that honors, in name, the endangered Tyto Capensis Owl. It
also plays host to a fusion of events, activities, workshops and tours. The
Position is therefore also responsible and accountable for tourism promotion,
the Visitor Information Centre, Regional Art Gallery and Library, Youth and
Aged Care services as well as organising and hosting community focused
events. Extensive interaction is required with community special interest
voluntary groups.
The Position incumbent will have a vision and passion for delivering great
outcomes, innovation, and an ability to influence others.
Application Closing Date 5.00pm Monday 27 January 2020
Submissions Please note that applicants must specifically address the essential and desirable selection criteria within this
package to progress to the next stage of recruitment.
Additional Information Applicants for this position are advised that criminal history checks and pre-employment medicals will be
undertaken prior to an offer of employment being made.
Please note: people with criminal records are not automatically disqualified from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.
Privacy Information Hinchinbrook Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy
Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information
you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including Human Resources and
the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless
you have given us permission or we are required by law.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Position Title Director Community and Development Services
Status Ongoing Full Time
Hours Contract Hours as Agreed
Position Number 10003
Contract of Employment Common Law Contract
Directorate Community and Development Services
Position Summary
The Primary Responsibility of this Position is to successfully develop and lead
the operations and management of community cultural, well-being and
development services to the Hinchinbrook community through the
provision of appropriate and substantiated advice and decisions to
Councillors, staff, the community and visitors to the Shire.
The Position is responsible and accountable for the operations of
Council’s TYTO Cultural Precinct where art, culture, and nature knowledge
unfold. This wetland precinct that honors, in name, the endangered Tyto
Capensis Owl. It also plays host to a fusion of events, activities,
workshops and tours. The Position is therefore also responsible and
accountable for tourism promotion, the Visitor Information Centre,
Regional Art Gallery and Library, Youth and Aged Care services as well as
organising and hosting community focused events. Extensive interaction
is required with community special interest voluntary groups.
The Position incumbent will have a vision and passion for delivering great
outcomes, innovation, and an ability to influence others.
The incumbent is also responsible for managing and supervising staff and
volunteers and their performance appraisal. The incumbent will be required
to assist in the development and implementation of Service Delivery
standards relevant to the Position.
The Position also has secondary Responsibilities and Accountabilities as may be
required to support and assist other staff within their own Department/function
area and/or other business operation areas of Council, as may be directed
within the employee’s scope of skills and capabilities.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Chief Executive Officer
Directly Supervises Team Leaders and Staff as identified in the Organisational Structure
Key Internal
Relationships All Council employees
Key External
Relationships
The Hinchinbrook Shire community, other members of the Public, Government
departments and key regional stakeholders including special interest voluntary
groups.
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About Hinchinbrook Shire Council – Our Mission
1) Our Council mission is to shape a positive future for the Hinchinbrook community by understanding
community needs and wants, building on our inherent strengths, recognising and maximising opportunities
and facing our challenges head on. To do this Council will wisely prioritise the use of our resources and
deliver meaningful services. We will celebrate small town living and continue to be inspired by our natural
environment. We will value our heritage and embrace the future as a can do, inclusive and resilient
community. Our Council will be an active participant in shaping a prosperous future for Hinchinbrook.
2) Council will work together with our community groups, organisations, individuals and other levels of
government to deliver a flourishing community that is an exemplar of modern Northern Australian tropical
living.
Our Vision
Hinchinbrook Shire – Small Town Northern Australia – Tropical Living at its Best. Our vision for Hinchinbrook
Shire is to position our community as offering the best whole of life, birth to active aged living, small town,
Northern Australian, tropical lifestyle experience. We want Hinchinbrook to be known for offering a wonderful
lifestyle, in one convenient, culturally diverse, prosperous and incredibly beautiful location.
Communication – Community, Stakeholders and Staff
1) Corporate Website - hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council website is an important tool to communicate important information and
Council related activities to the public.
2) Staff Intranet - hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/employee
The Hinchinbrook Shire Council Staff Intranet is a central location where documents such as policies,
procedures, forms and templates can be found in addition to department specific information.
3) Grapevine Newsletter
The Grapevine is Hinchinbrook Shire Council's staff newsletter, a place to share important information that
is happening within Council.
4) Stakeholders
All relevant communications mediums and portals
Mandatory Legislative Responsibilities as a Council Employee
1) Local Government Act 2009
“13 Responsibilities of local government employees
All employees of a Local Government have the same responsibilities, but the Chief Executive Officer has
some extra responsibilities.
(2) All employees have the following responsibilities:
(a) implementing the policies and priorities of the local government in a way that promotes:
(i) the effective, efficient and economical management of public resources;
(ii) excellence in service delivery; and
(iii) continual improvement.
(b) carrying out their duties in a way that ensures the local government:
(i) discharges its responsibilities under this Act;
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(ii) complies with all laws that apply to local governments; and
(iii) achieves its Corporate Plan;
(c) providing sound and impartial advice to the local government;
(d) carrying out their duties impartially and with integrity;
(e) ensuring the employee’s personal conduct does not reflect adversely on the reputation of the local
government;
(f) improving all aspects of the employee’s work performance;
(g) observing all laws relating to their employment;
(h) observing the ethics principles under the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994, section 4; and
(i) complying with a code of conduct under the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994.
Other Legislation
1) Industrial Relations Act 2016 as amended from time to time plus all other applicable Commonwealth and
Queensland Government Legislation; and
Position Requirements
Characteristics
The Primary Responsibility of this Position is to successfully develop and lead
the operations and management of cultural, well-being and development
services to the Hinchinbrook community through the provision of
appropriate and substantiated advice and decisions to Councillors, staff,
the community and visitors to the Shire.
The Position is responsible and accountable for the operations of
Council’s TYTO Cultural Precinct where art, culture, and nature knowledge
unfold. This wetland precinct that honors, in name, the endangered Tyto
Capensis Owl. It also plays host to a fusion of events, activities,
workshops and tours. The Position is therefore also responsible and
accountable for tourism promotion, the Visitor Information Centre,
Regional Art Gallery and Library, Youth and Aged Care services as well as
organising and hosting community focused events. Extensive interaction
is required with community special interest voluntary groups.
The Position incumbent will have a vision and passion for delivering great
outcomes, innovation, and an ability to influence others.
The incumbent is also responsible for managing and supervising staff and
volunteers and their performance appraisal.
The incumbent will be required to assist in the development and
implementation of Service Delivery standards relevant to the Position.
Requirements
Skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and/or training (some or all of the
following are needed to perform work at this level):
knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire, Council's policies,
programs, procedures and practices;
high level of discipline knowledge;
knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire, knowledge of statutory
requirements;
demonstrated experience in the work environments of public spaces and
biosecurity;
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Responsibilities
To contribute to the operational objectives of the work area, a position at this level may
include some of the following inputs or those of a similar value:
undertake significant interaction with the Hinchinbrook community;
work of significant scope and/or complexity, major portions of which require
initiative;
undertake functions across a range of administrative, specialist or operational
areas which include specific programs/activities, management of service
delivery and the provision of high-level advice;
provide specialist advice on policy matters and contribute to the
development/review of policies and manage extensive projects/programs in
accordance with departmental/corporate goals. This may require the
development, implementation and evaluation of those goals;
Organisational
Relationships
Mainly works independently under legislation and policy direction;
Supervises subordinate employees or works in a specialised field.
Extent of Authority
Authority to implement and initiate change in area of responsibility within
organisational goals;
Accountable for a high quality, outcomes by effectiveness, cost and timeliness
of programs/projects under their control.
Finds solutions to problems through an analytical approach and creativity within
Council Policies.
Employee Attitudinal Standards
Teamwork
Design and lead in the Regulatory Services Department and suggest
improvements to team activities;
Respect, encourage, and support other team members;
Contribute willingly to team activities; and
Accept decisions, even those with which you disagree.
Customer Service
Response times are to be within the response standards identified in the
Customer Service Charter;
Treat both internal and external customers with courtesy and respect;
Work according to agreed customer service standards within Council; and
Contribute towards setting customer service standards within your team.
Communication
Clearly and with respect for others, express opinions, ideas, and information to
Supervisors and colleagues;
Speak in a manner that suits the audience; and
Actively listen.
Quality
Work according to agreed quality standards within Council and your team;
Contribute towards setting quality standards within your team;
Monitor your work and identify opportunities for improving quality;
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Suggest improvements through the customer request system and/or relevant
Committees; and
Monitor implementation of strategies for improving quality and take necessary
corrective action.
Environment
Work according to agreed environmental standards within your team;
Contribute towards setting environmental standards within your team;
Monitor your work for opportunities to reduce adverse impacts on the
environment;
Report incidents and suggest improvements through the customer request
system;
Implement strategies for reducing adverse impacts on the environment; and
Monitor implementation of strategies for reducing adverse impacts on the
environment and take necessary corrective action.
Efficiency
Undertake tasks in an efficient and timely manner;
Suggest improvements through the customer request system and/or relevant
committees;
Analyse and improve efficiency in the workplace; and
Monitor implementation of strategies for improving quality and take necessary
corrective action.
Position Primary Responsibilities and Outcomes
Leadership and
Accountability
The Primary Responsibility of this Position is to successfully develop and lead
the operations and management of cultural, well-being and development
services to the Hinchinbrook community through the provision of
appropriate and substantiated advice and decisions to Councillors, staff,
the community and visitors to the Shire.
The Position is responsible and accountable for the operations of
Council’s TYTO Cultural Precinct where art, culture, and nature knowledge
unfold. This wetland precinct that honors, in name, the endangered Tyto
Capensis Owl. It also plays host to a fusion of events, activities,
workshops and tours.
The Position is therefore also responsible and accountable for tourism
promotion, the Visitor Information Centre, Regional Art Gallery and
Library, Youth and Aged Care services as well as organising and hosting
community focused events. Extensive interaction is required with
community special interest voluntary groups.
Provide high level advice, policy development and decision-making
support to the Council as directed by the CEO, as required under the
Local Government Act, and other relevant statutory legislation.
Execution of Council’s Corporate, Operational and other plans and
objectives.
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Ensure accurate, complete and relevant information is provided to the
Council at all times.
Maintenance of productive working relationships with Councillors with
specific reference to nominated Portfolio Councillors.
The Position incumbent will have a vision and passion for delivering great
outcomes, innovation, and an ability to influence others.
The incumbent is also responsible for managing and supervising staff and
volunteers and their performance appraisal.
Have sound understanding of the impact of the work area on longer-term
strategic, political or operational outcomes for the Council, and, have an
awareness of changes in the broader work environment that may impact on
work objectives;
Regularly reviewing of business processes to maximise efficiency and ensure
outcomes are in line with Council’s Customer Service Charter
(https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/customer-service/customer-
service-charter/;)
Independence and
Decision-making
Work independently or under general guidance but discussing complex or
difficult issues with other relevant staff;
Make decisions that may impact on the overall outcomes for the work area and
its stakeholders. Decisions may have a minor effect externally within approved
policy and operational parameters.
Exercise judgement to make decisions governed by the application of rules,
regulations, best practice principles or the agency's operating instructions and
procedures; and
Identify problems or issues and resolve or mitigate.
Customer/
Stakeholder
Management/
Service Delivery
Standards
Develop, support and maintain internal and external relationships;
Deliver high compliance levels by members of the Public to Council’s
Community Development Standards; and
Positively contribute to providing support to stakeholders through change.
The incumbent will be required to lead in the development and implementation
of Service Delivery Standards relevant to the Position.
Disaster
Management
Be available to support any disaster management response and recovery
actions during and following activation of Council’s Local Disaster Management
Group in times of natural disasters; and
Undertake training as required to provide proficient and effective support
services during natural disasters.
Position Secondary Responsibilities and Outcomes
Whilst every employee has their Primary Responsibilities and Outcomes, each employee also has obligations for
Secondary Responsibilities and Accountabilities as may be required to support and assist other staff within their
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own Department/function area and/or other business operation areas of Council, as may be directed within the
employee’s scope of skills and capabilities.
This range of “Secondary Responsibilities” may occur at short notice due to unplanned operational needs of
Council.
Where planned assistance and support is required, as much notice as practically possible will be provided.
Key Performance Indicators – KPI’s
1) Assessed compliance with mandatory responsibilities contained in the Local Government Act 2009
Section 13 (2);
2) Assessed compliance with mandatory responsibilities contained in Council’s Code of Conduct;
3) Successful management of staff training, performance and attendance; and
4) Achieve supportive and complimentary feedback from all Community and stakeholder groups dealt with.
Key Selection Criteria
1) Describe the actions you have taken in the past which can relate to the requirements of Section 13 (2) of
the Local Government Act 2009;
2) Describe the actions you have taken in the past which can relate to match the requirements of Council’s
Code of Conduct;
3) Demonstrated successful leadership of a multi-professional team; and
4) Proven ability to successfully deliver high compliance with governing legislative and/or operational
requirements.
Skill Prerequisites - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
1) Essential
a) Graduate Degree in field/s related to Community development and/or relevant extensive experience;
b) Demonstrated qualifications and/or experience in administration and management of a high-
performing multi-faceted Community operations and services;
c) Demonstrated excellent planning and time management skills with an ability to manage competing
priorities;
d) Current Queensland ‘C’ Class licence or equivalent.
2) Desirable
a) Experience in Local Government.
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
Responsible for working safely at all times to protect own WHS and that of any other person in the workplace.
This will include:
Strict adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements as per the WHS Induction and/or
Council requirements;
Abiding by Council WHS Policies, procedures and training at all times;
Complying with instructions given for WHS;
Reporting any personal injury, third party or vehicle incidents or damage to your Supervisor immediately;
Never operating machinery, equipment or vehicles under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs;
Not wilfully or recklessly interfering with or misusing anything provided for WHS;
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Not wilfully or recklessly placing at risk the WHS of himself/herself or others; and
Reporting any WHS concerns and hazards to your direct Supervisor and/or the WHS Coordinator
immediately.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
1) Physical Requirements
a) Office based although the incumbent of the position may be required to travel extensively.
2) Work Environment
b) Indoor and Outdoor.
Position Description Review
Position Descriptions cannot provide a definitive list of duties and responsibilities and as such these will vary
from time to time. They will be reviewed at least annually involving consultation with the employee.
Approval of Position Description
(To be signed by the Manager/Department Director/Chief Executive Officer - as may be relevant)
I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed and approved the contents of this Position Description.
Manager Name Manager Title
Signature Date
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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title
Position Number
PERSONAL DETAILS
Prefix (Mr, Mrs, Ms) First Name
Middle Name/s Last Name
Preferred Name Gender Male Female
Postal Address
Contact Details Mobile Home Email
Have you been employed at this Council previously? No Yes – dates:
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Council requires at least 5 years history. Can be left blank if included in your resume.
Most Recent Employer Location
Start Date End Date
Position Title Reason for Leaving
Employer Location
Start Date End Date
Position Title Reason for Leaving
Employer Location
Start Date End Date
Position Title Reason for Leaving
SECONDARY AND TERTIARY EDUCATION Can be left blank if included in your resume. Copies of transcripts will be required in due course.
Name of Education Institution Complete/Incomplete Date Completed Qualification Achieved
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LICENCES/TICKETS Can be left blank if included in your resume. You will be required to present originals if you are offered employment.
Name of Issuing Authority Complete/Incomplete Date Completed Qualification Achieved
WORK RIGHTS Immigration legislation requires Council to obtain and retain relevant evidentiary documents for all foreign nationals. Council must also confirm
your identity. It is a condition of employment that you provide this information, which will be asked of you upon offer of employment.
I am An Australian or New Zealand Citizen. You will need to provide Australian Birth Certificate, Citizenship
Certificate or NZ Passport
An Australian Permanent Resident. You will need to provide your permanent visa and passport.
A Foreign National With Working Rights. You will need to provide your working visa and passport.
For those on a working visa, please complete the section below:
Passport Number Country of Issue
Issue Date Expiry Date
Type of Visa Restrictions
HEALTH In order to meet our duty of care toward employees in the workplace we need to minimise the risk of workplace injuries occurring. As part of our
recruitment process, we must ascertain your ability to perform the inherent requirements of the job. This ensures that employees are not placed in
positions which are highly likely to cause injury or aggravation of existing injuries. It also provides us with the opportunity to consider any necessary
workplace adjustments which may need to be made to accommodate any special needs you may have.
Are there any factors that will affect your ability to perform the inherent requirements of this position? We may discuss this information with you. Upon being offered employment you will be required to complete a statutory declaration concerning your
health.
No Yes If yes, please provide a brief overview for discussion:
Are there any adjustments that would need to be made to the position/workplace to accommodate your needs:
No Yes If yes, please provide a brief overview below:
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS You hereby authorise us to contact these persons in the event of an emergency or unauthorised absence affecting you if you are employed by
Council. It is your responsibility to advise of us any changes to your emergency contacts.
Contact Name 1 Home Work Mobile
Contact Name 2 Home Work Mobile
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Privacy and Application for Employment The information collected on this form will be used by Hinchinbrook Shire Council [“Council”] in accordance with the
processing and assessment of your application. Your personal details will not be disclosed for a purpose outside of
Council protocol, except where required by legislation (including the Information Privacy Act 2009), as required by Federal
or State Government or as outlined below. This information may be stored in Council payroll and human resources
databases. The information collected will be retained as required by the Public Records Act 2002.
In this statement, "Information" means all of the information about you which is provided by you pursuant to or in relation
to this application and also the details of your health, and any information provided by you or by any other person about
you during the course of, or in relation to, this application for employment with Council.
1. I understand and agree that:
(a) If any information provided by me is found to be false, or if I am found to have deliberately misrepresented or
omitted any relevant information, Council may refuse to employ or engage me, or if I am already employed or
engaged, may terminate my employment or engagement immediately and without notice or payment in lieu of
notice.
(b) Where my employment or engagement with Council is subject to passing a pre-employment health assessment
or other medical or related test, I authorise the medical practitioner or other person nominated by or on behalf
of Council to pass complete details of the examination to Council, who may use the information in relation to
assessing my application, and if I am employed or engaged, for any purpose relating to my employment or
engagement.
(c) An offer of employment is not deemed valid unless formally made in writing by an authorised officer of Council
and signed by me as an indication of my acceptance of the offer and conditions set out therein.
(d) If I am employed in any capacity other than casual, my employment will be subject to a probationary period.
2. I agree that if my application for employment is accepted, the terms and conditions of my employment or
engagement will be regulated by:
(a) Any term of employment or engagement which I sign; and
(b) The provisions of any certified Enterprise Agreement or industrial award applicable to employment.
3. I consent to:
(a) the provision, collection and use of the Information by Council for the purpose of considering me for
employment or engagement; and
(b) Council retaining the Information on its files in the event that this application is unsuccessful for a period of 12
months for the purpose of considering me for future employment opportunities (during the first three months),
and as required under the General Retention and Disposal Schedule for Administrative Records;
EMPLOYMENT REFEREES We require two recent EMPLOYER references, ideally from your current or past Supervisor/Manager. We will not contact your referees without your
express permission.
Referee Name 1 2
Position Title
Contact Number/s
Relationship
ADVERTISEMENT SURVEY DATA How did you first become aware of this vacancy?
Herbert River Express Townsville Bulletin Council Website SEEK Referral LG Website
Other (please explain):
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(c) Council disclosing the Information to a third party for example a medical practitioner, referee, recruitment
agency, insurer, legal representative or other person for purposes relating to assessment of my application for
employment or engagement; and to that third party collecting, using and disclosing the Information for
purposes relating to my assessment; and
(d) Council obtaining information from the referees listed in this application or in my resume, but only when I agree
to provide express permission to contact them, for the purposes of considering my application.
(e) Council obtaining, for Foreign Nationals, information from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship to
verify my eligibility to work in Australia.
4. I acknowledge that:
(a) Information collected by recruitment agencies will be provided to Council for the purpose of considering me for
employment opportunities with Council; and in my capacity as an applicant I may apply to access the
Information, including correcting or updating the Information by contacting the Information Privacy Officer at
Council.
5. Declaration
I hereby declare that the information contained in this document and resume (if applicable) I have provided is true
and correct and is not misleading. I acknowledge that the provision of false information may be sufficient cause for
instant dismissal if I am employed by Hinchinbrook Shire Council.
Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………………..……… Date: …………………..……………………………………