Position Title: Community Resource Centre (CRC) Coordinator
Department: Office of the Deputy CEO
Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time
Are you an experienced leader who loves bringing a community together? If so, we want you to join our team as Community Resource Centre Coordinator on a full-time basis in Menzies, just 134kms from Kalgoorlie and 101kms from Leonora, offering easy access to larger towns and a peaceful rural lifestyle.
Menzies is a historic Goldfields town with a proud gold rush heritage, and the gateway to Lake Ballard, home to Antony Gormley’s internationally renowned Inside Australia sculptures. It’s also a stop on the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, which draws visitors through the region’s gold rush towns. As CRC Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of the community, bringing people together, welcoming visitors from around the world and helping shape the town’s future.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Lead the Community Resource Centre: Oversee the CRC, which also houses our Visitor Centre and Library, and manage the Caravan Park, including bookings, from the CRC.
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Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small team, including community engagement, project, visitor services and cleaning staff, to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
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Events and Community Programs: Deliver much-loved community events such as the Christmas Party, Australia Day and ANZAC Day, along with wellbeing and youth programs.
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Tourism and Economic Development: Showcase Lake Ballard, our heritage buildings and the Golden Quest Discovery Trail to visitors, support local business, and work with regional partners such as the Northern Goldfields Group.
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Grants and Funding: Prepare grant applications for community programs, events and CRC services, and manage reporting and acquittals.
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Budgets and Operations: Manage budgets for the CRC, Caravan Park, events and community programs.
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Communications: Manage the Menzies Matters community magazine and assist with the Shire’s website and social media.
Why You’ll Love this Role:
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Competitive salary: $90,000 to $95,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
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Subsidised staff accommodation*
- Relocation assistance*
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Shire-provided mobile phone
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Your own office with new equipment and furniture
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Additional superannuation contributions*
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Loyalty Pay*
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Location allowance as per the relevant Award
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Variety every day, and the chance to see the difference your work makes in a close-knit community
*All benefits are provided in accordance with Shire policy
Plus, enjoy a 9-day fortnight working arrangement, giving you an extended weekend every other week.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role in community services, community development, tourism or local government
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Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team to be high performing
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Grants: Experience attracting and acquitting grants
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Stakeholder Relationships: Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, including negotiating and resolving conflict
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Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, research and organisational skills
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Tech Savvy: Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Knowledge of SynergySoft, Doc Assembler and Spark is desirable.
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Requirements: Current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check and WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence
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Work Rights: Must have valid Australian work rights to be eligible for this position
How to Apply:
The Shire accepts applications submitted via our website. Applications must include a resume and cover letter and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description.
The Position Description can be accessed through this link
Further information is available by contacting Tien Tran, Acting Deputy CEO, on 08 9024 2041 or via mobile at 0438 644 286.
Advertising will continue until a suitable applicant is appointed.