Director City Community and Culture

We are now looking to complete our Executive Leadership Team with a Director City Community and Culture, who will play a pivotal role in leading Council’s communications community development, customer service, arts, library service, and event delivery functions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and executive support to the CEO and Elected Members, including advice, relationship management, and enabling informed decision-making aligned with Council objectives.
• Lead and manage the multi-disciplinary Community and Culture Directorate to achieve the delivery of Council’s Strategic Directions
• Drive a culture of positive, innovative, and customer-focused service delivery across the Directorate ensuring high-quality outcomes for the community.
• Foster key internal and external partnerships, maintaining relationships with government bodies, stakeholders, and the community to support service delivery, innovation, and regional outcomes
• Represent Council on external boards, shared service organisations, and other external forums as required.

Is this role for you?

• We are looking for someone with strong leadership experience, ideally leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving organisational performance and community outcomes.
• You need to be a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about delivering outcomes in a complex and dynamic environment.
• To succeed in this role, you will ideally have tertiary qualifications in communications, community development, engagement, social science, sociology, or a related discipline.
• If you thrive in a diverse and creative environment and are committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the community, we’d love to hear from you.
• This role requires out of hours attendance of Council meetings, committee meetings and other functions.

What We Offer

We are committed to having great culture by offering our staff:

• Workplace flexibility – work from home opportunities, and managing your time according to workload and your needs
• Professional growth – you will have real opportunities to learn all aspects of running a Council while making a tangible impact on our beautiful community.
• Supportive team – lead a strong team of dedicated professionals.
• Innovative culture – be part of an organisation that thrives on innovation and energy.

How to Apply?

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact Bianca Cavallaro at human.resources@prospect.sa.gov.au or give us a call on 8269 5355.

Applications close 12noon Monday 23 November 2026.

City of Prospect is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from persons who identify as First Nations, living with disability, LGBTQIA+, and all other minority backgrounds (including all ages, religions, and ethnic, and cultural backgrounds).

City of Prospect reserves the right to interview applicants before the closing date and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Early applications are strongly encouraged.