Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager Corporate and Community Services is responsible for the strategic direction, operational leadership and oversight of Council's corporate and community services functions.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role leads a broad portfolio spanning finance, people and culture, customer service, community development and engagement, libraries, economic development, tourism and events, marketing and communications, risk and WHS, and information management and ICT.
The position provides high-level advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Council, drives performance and continuous improvement, and ensures services align with Council's Strategic Plan, legislative obligations and community expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic leadership - Shape Council's direction and drive organisational improvement and sustainable service delivery.
- Financial leadership - Lead budgeting, reporting, long-term financial planning, rating, investments and financial controls.
- People and culture - Lead workforce planning, employee relations, performance and organisational capability.
- Community services - Oversee customer service, community development, engagement, libraries and community learning.
- Economic development and tourism - Support business growth, tourism, visitor experiences and Council events.
- Communications and - oversee marketing, communications and media as well as records, information management and disaster recovery.
- Risk and compliance - Lead risk, WHS, insurance, internal audit and legislative compliance.
- Stakeholder relationships - Build strong relationships with Elected Members, employees, community and government stakeholders.
What we are looking for:
- Senior leadership experience - Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams and service portfolios within local government, government or a similarly complex environment.
- Financial and business acumen - Strong financial management capability, including experience with financial planning, budgets, reporting, internal controls and statutory obligations.
- Strategic judgement - Ability to analyse complex or politically sensitive issues, provide sound advice and develop practical, cost-effective long-term solutions.
- People leadership - A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching teams, managing performance and supporting organisational capability and culture.
- Community and stakeholder focus - Ability to build productive relationships and balance organisational priorities with community expectations and service outcomes.
- Communication and influence - Highly developed written, verbal, negotiation and interpersonal skills, supported by political awareness, tact and sound judgement.
- Adaptability and initiative - Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational responsibilities across a broad and varied portfolio.
- Qualifications - Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, management, finance, public administration, human resources or a related discipline. Membership of an appropriate professional institute is desirable.
Read a detailed position description here.
To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please visit mcarthur.com.au and quote reference number J10183.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to Teresa Nilsson on (08) 8100 7000.
Applications close on 23 November 2026 however we are actively shortlisting candidates and encourage early applications.