Community Resource Centre (CRC) Coordinator

About the role

The Shire of Menzies is looking for a Community Resource Centre (CRC) Coordinator to lead its Community Resource Centre, which also houses the Visitor Centre and Library and manages the Caravan Park. The role manages a small team delivering customer service, community events, wellbeing and youth programs, tourism and economic development initiatives and community communications, strengthening community life in Menzies and attracting investment to the region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the CRC team and manage the Caravan Park, including bookings, and oversee the public computer room
• Deliver community events such as the Christmas Party, Australia Day and ANZAC Day, plus wellbeing and youth programs
• Showcase Lake Ballard, heritage buildings and the Golden Quest Discovery Trail to visitors and support local business
• Prepare grant applications and manage reporting and acquittals
• Manage budgets for the CRC, Caravan Park, events and programs
• Manage the community magazine, website and social media
• Research economic development trends, review the Economic Development Strategy and liaise with business, industry, government and community groups

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in community services, community development, tourism or local government
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team
• Experience attracting and acquitting grants
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, research and organisational skills
• Current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check and WA 'C' class driver's licence
• Valid Australian work rights

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SynergySoft, Doc Assembler and Spark is desirable

What we offer

• Salary of $90,000 to $95,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience
• Subsidised staff accommodation, relocation assistance and additional superannuation contributions
• Loyalty pay, location allowance and a shire-provided mobile phone
• Your own office with new equipment and furniture, Employee Assistance Program and a 9-day fortnight working arrangement

Applications are made online through the Shire's website with a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria; advertising continues until a suitable applicant is appointed.