Director - Corporate Services
Job No:
COWRA266
Location:
Cowra, NSW
Description
Cowra Shire is located in central New South Wales, two hours from Canberra, four hours from Sydney, and eight hours from Melbourne or Brisbane. Cowra Shire is located in the fertile Lachlan Valley covering an area of approximately 2810 km² and accommodating a resident population close on 12,730. Situated on the Lachlan River, Cowra is at the intersection of two major highways and represents an important river crossing. The major urban centre in the Shire is the Cowra township which is the heart of the region. It’s been a long-established population centre since its early settlement as a river crossing in 1849 and later as a service centre for cattle-grazing and gold-mining in the area. The economy of Cowra Shire focuses on agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare & social assistance, education & retail trade.
As the Director - Corporate Services, you will manage a professional team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality corporate support and operational excellence to both the Council and the community.
The ideal candidate will lead Corporate Services, focusing on finance, customer service, information services, cultural facilities such as Library, Art Gallery and Civic Centre, and audit. Overseeing long-term financial planning, budget reviews, statutory reporting, and procurement, development and implementation of comprehensive audit strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Additionally, the candidate will lead IT support, cybersecurity, records management systems, provide oversight for community assets and champion community development initiatives.
If you are a strategic leader with a passion for driving organisational excellence and community service, we invite you to apply for this impactful role. Join us in shaping the future of Cowra Council and making a positive difference in the community.
All applicants must also address the essential requirements to be considered for this role.
To learn more about the Council visit Cowra Council Home | Cowra Council
Applications close 5pm Monday 6 May 2024
Applications including a full CV, covering letter, and responses to the essential criteria must be completed online at www.lgnsw.org.au/lgms all enquiries and to obtain an information package and/or to have a confidential discussion please contact:
Please contact Christian Morris Local Government Management Solutions on 0417 693 254 or Claudia Nossa Cortes Local Government Management Solutions on 0405 540 554 for a confidential discussion.
Please do not proceed to complete an online application below.
Pre-employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:
- A pre-employment physical examination, including hearing, drug & alcohol assessments.
- Please include two referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current.
- Provide the applicable Working with Children Check number if the role applied for requires a Working with Children Check.
- Council may also check authenticity of certificates and qualifications.
Privacy Statement
As part of the recruitment process, Cowra Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.