AddressDirector – People, Place & Liveability
Walgett Shire Council
- Make your mark in this new senior leadership role in Council, reporting to the GM
- Play a vital role in delivering the social, Place and Liveability improvements to our community
- Be a major part of our I transformation in service delivery and community outcomes
Walgett Shire is located in the Outback Region of NSW along the banks of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers. The Shire comprises several towns and villages; including Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri and covers an area of approximately 22,000 square kilometres. Each of the towns and villages have their own stories to tell and personalities to meet with the rural charm and country hospitality is found everywhere.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Manager or above to become our Director of this newly created Directorate.
You will be a key role of influence within the organisation and enjoy implementing change and be assisted by several Managers in their functional areas of customer service, economic development (including Visitor Economy), community development and community engagement and you will also have responsibility to manage an impressive portfolio of community facilities.
As a strategic and transformational leader, you will uplift engagement and performance, creating an environment where staff are empowered, productive and thrive under your leadership.
You will nurture relationships with community leaders and develop strategic partnerships with businesses to deliver real outcomes and help shape the direction of the Shire. You’ll also use these skills to develop relationships with funding partners with a view to increasing the inflow of funding to underpin the delivery of services and asset improvements in your portfolio.
If you love change management, have resilience, and want to make a difference, this role is for you. We are offering a competitive salary package in the vicinity of $230K, subsidised housing, fully maintained private use vehicle, relocation assistance plus flexible working hours.
Applications should be made online through our website and all applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the role.
To obtain further information and download the candidate information pack, position description and selection criteria please go to our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Peter Evans, LGMS Senior Management Consultant on 0414 193 ***.
Applications close 5pm Monday 1 July 2024.
