Job Description - Team Leader, Community Wellbeing () Team Leader, Community Wellbeing - () Lead a team with five direct reportsShape the future of community wellbeing programs and prioritiesFull Time, fixed term parental leave cover until June 2026About the OpportunityAs part of the City Culture Program, the Team Leader Community Wellbeing will lead a dynamic team focused on delivering projects and activities that align with the City of Adelaide's Strategic Plan. This role is pivotal in enhancing the wellbeing, resilience, and healthy ageing of the City's residents through the development of community initiatives and programs that foster a vibrant, inclusive environment.The Team Leader will also be responsible for managing the coordination of community impact grants and volunteer programs while providing high-level support to the Manager, City Lifestyle. The role also involves strategic planning, budget management, and evaluating the effectiveness of community wellbeing initiatives. Leadership and coaching will be key to promoting a high-performance culture and ensuring that all activities align with the city's broader goals for community engagement and support.The Community Wellbeing team are currently working on the following projects:Design and implementation of new programs and community initiatives to support the City of Adelaide community to age well.Establishing a Community Development and Wellbeing Plan for the City of Adelaide.Supporting the wellbeing of the international student population through a variety of strategic partnerships.The successful candidate will have a leadership style which is naturally empowering, supportive, and collaborative. The Team Leader Community Wellbeing plays a pivotal role in driving a positive culture within the team and encourages active collaboration with other areas of the organisation.About YouTo be successful in this role you will have:Leadership skills: Proven experience in providing effective leadership, mentoring, and support to build a high-performance team and enhance individual capabilities.Community Wellbeing Expertise: Experience leading and working with the community to deliver initiatives aimed at improving wellbeing, with knowledge of positive psychology frameworks, social determinants of health, and ABCD principles.Project Management: A track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget, particularly in a community-focused or public-sector setting.Financial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, financial reporting, and using finance software to forecast income and expenditure.Innovation & Initiative: Ability to apply best practice business principles to the development and delivery of strategies, programs, and policies, while monitoring and reporting on outcomes.About UsLocated in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds, and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community's wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!The City Culture Program creates brilliant experiences for all who choose to live in and enjoy our City. By activating and curating places and spaces, and providing opportunities for creativity, recreation, and wellbeing, we connect, support and inspire our diverse community, and draw more people to Adelaide to live, study, work and play.For Further Enquiries & How to ApplyAll enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Ben Hopkins on or .Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position, as sought within the position description, addressed to Ben Hopkins, Manager, City Lifestyle.Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.Applications close at 11.59pm, 20 April 2025.Please be advised this is a full-time, fixed term parental leave cover opportunity until June 2026 with a starting salary at the Level 8 Classification ($131,166 + 11.5% superannuation).As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on or .