Senior Coordinator Community Services

Overview North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Permanent Full-Time role with leadership opportunity in Community Services. The City of Ryde is seeking a dynamic Senior Coordinator Community Services to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact programs and services that foster community wellbeing, cultural participation, and social inclusion. Responsibilities Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of strategic initiatives across portfolios including: Children, Youth and Families; Seniors and Disability Inclusion; Cultural Diversity; Arts and Cultural Development; and Social Planning Lead a high-performing team, drive innovation, and collaborate across sectors to embed creative and social outcomes Your commencing annual salary will range from $127,953.42 to $148,783.05 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications. About You Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for building inclusive, vibrant communities? Do you bring depth in social and creativity planning, a collaborative leadership style, and the agility to lead through change? The City of Ryde is seeking a dynamic Senior Coordinator Community Services to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact programs and services that foster community wellbeing, cultural participation, and social inclusion. Key Requirements Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Social Planning, or a related discipline Minimum 5 years experience in leading a high achieving multidisciplinary team for community development and arts and cultural services, projects and programs Provide expert advice on social planning and future community needs Build and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to support community capacity building Represent Council at Council meetings, forums, committees and working groups and contribute to broader organisational initiatives Culture & Benefits Option of a leaseback vehicle Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle Enjoy a personal leave day each month Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 18 weeks paid parental leave 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday Annual performance reviews and award increases Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.) How To Apply Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. In addition to answering the on-line application questions shown below, you will need to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a separate cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025 at 11:30pm If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Kathleen Allen on 0434 884 267 for a confidential discussion. City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-11-29