Director – Corporate Services

Cowra Council Full Time Permanent 12/04/2024
  • 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.

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 andgold-mining in the area. The economy of Cowra Shire focuses on agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare & social assistance, education and 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.

For further information on this role please download the position description, selection criteria and information pack from our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms

Applications including a cover letter, your current up-to-date CV and statement addressing the selection criteria should be lodged online.

All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.

To learn more about the Council visit cowra.nsw.gov.au

Please contact Christian Morris on 0417 693 254 or Claudia Nossa Cortes on 0405 540 554 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 6 May 2024.