Head of Society Department (100 %)

Dürnten - rural, close to the city, worth living! This is the motto of our diverse community in the Zürcher Oberland with around 8,000 inhabitants. Around 70 employees of the municipal administration contribute to this with their customer-oriented and efficient services. Do you want to use your skills in a responsible, versatile and meaningful leadership position together with a committed team? Then we look forward to your start on September 1, 2026 or by agreement as Head of Society Department (100 %) The position includes the following areas of responsibility: • Management of the Society Department • Advisory and management of the Social Welfare Office (including minutes) • Implementation of strategic goals in cooperation with the political department head • Preparation of the department's annual budget and support with the annual financial statement • Preparation of applications from the Society sector to the municipal council and implementation of the respective decisions • Contact point for integration, youth and family issues • Support and initiation of family-supporting structures • Collaboration on the implementation of measures, projects and concepts in integration and family work • Supervision of care financing • Coordination and minutes for the MOJUGA steering group • Collaboration on the implementation of measures, projects and concepts in child and youth work (MOJUGA) • Projects on behalf of the Social Welfare Office or the municipal secretary Our expectations • Commercial basic training and higher degree in the social field • Several years of professional and leadership experience, preferably in a municipal administration • Structured, independent and solution-oriented work • Confident appearance, assertiveness and sense of people in need • Resilient and action-safe even in demanding situations • High communication skills and pleasure in team work • Stylistically confident German or very good oral and written expression • Good IT skills (MS365, KLIBnet and Axioma) Our offer • Meaningful tasks with a motivated, collegial and professional team • Attractive employment conditions (good social benefits, at least 5 weeks of vacation, free parking, good public transport connections, e-vehicles for business trips) • Possibility of home office, flexible working hours with good compatibility of work and private life • Advanced training opportunities • And the best at the end: In April 2027, we will move into a new municipal house We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by July 31, 2026 at the latest via our online application portal. For questions, Daniel Bosshard, municipal secretary, Tel. 055 251 57 05, or by e-mail daniel.bosshard@duernten.ch is available.