- Start 2026 with an exciting new opportunity
- Play a key role in shaping our workplace culture and improved organisational performance
- Be part of a recently formed new and energetic leadership team
- Competitive remuneration package including private use leaseback vehicle, nine-day fortnight and relocation assistance
The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields delivering a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.
The council is situated at Quirindi, in the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North-West of Sydney and 45 minutes south from Tamworth. Famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land it’s the perfect place to call home.
As a trusted advisor to the General Manager and Executive Team you will provide support in leading the long-term development and execution of Council’s organisational culture which is committed to delivering community outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be primarily responsible for fostering our positive team culture across the entire organisation, building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders and leading your team to deliver high quality outcomes. Just as important, the key to your success will be your ability to also be in the day-to-day people matters that need addressing as they arise.
You are an ideal candidate if you are a capable natural leader, a creative and strategic thinker and a skilful communicator who can share their enthusiasm to deliver HR services that support and manage the employee lifecycle and staff engagement.
To attract a high calibre person, we are offering a very competitive remuneration package in the vicinity of $150,000 per annum for the best candidate including private use motor vehicle, nine-day fortnight, a very supportive work environment and a great rural lifestyle.
If you are looking for a rewarding chance to make a difference, shape organisational culture and lead People and Culture initiatives to resources and executive leadership, then we want to hear from you.
For further information on the role, please download the Candidate Information pack, Position Description and selection criteria from our website at www.lgnsw.org.au/lgms
Applications, including a covering letter, your CV and a full response to the selection criteria must be completed online.
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Peter Evans, Senior Consultant Local Government Management Solutions on 0414 193 770.
Applications close 4pm Monday 9 February 2026.
