Lead a well-established council navigating change and opportunity in regional NSW
About our Shire
Lachlan Shire sits in the geographic heart of New South Wales, a wide and open country shaped by the Lachlan River, red soil plains and freshwater lakes. It’s Wiradjuri Country, and the towns and villages here - Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, Tottenham, Albert, Burcher, Derriwong, Fifield, Murrin Bridge and Tullibigeal, - where people tend to know each other, and work and life often intersect.
With responsibility for 15,000 km2 and around 6,000 people, Council delivers infrastructure, manages natural assets, and supports industry, business and community services across a dispersed and diverse landscape. This is a Council with scale, that focuses on what matters locally: roads, water, housing, employment and care for the environment.
The Position
You’ll work closely with the Mayor and Councillors, manage a workforce of around 167, and carry forward the delivery of the Community Strategic Plan and other integrated plans already in place.
The role requires oversight of Council operations, budgets and service delivery, and supports decision-making across infrastructure, planning, compliance, and community services. The position is also central to shaping Council culture, strengthening its internal capability and building trusted relationships with state and federal government.
About You:
You’ll bring experience leading organisations through change, particularly in a rural or regional setting. You’re confident working with elected members, managing complex issues, and delivering programs with limited resources. You understand local government legislation and finance, and how to work with community.
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in business, management or leadership, or equivalent relevant experience
- A strong record of executive leadership, including responsibility for staff, budgets and operational outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of local government legislation, governance and service delivery
- The ability to engage respectfully with Councillors, community and partners, and offer clear, informed advice
What’s on offer?
An attractive remuneration package if offered which includes:
- An attractive salary component and superannuation
- Motor vehicle leaseback
- Executive housing
- Relocation assistance
- A safe and caring community
New Steps
Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on 'Apply Now'. Once you have read these, please contact Steven Pinnuck on 0429 310 205 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.
Close: 9am Monday 8 Sept 2025.
