Director Corporate and Community Services

Director Corporate and Community Services | Burdekin Shire Council | Queensland

• Guide the strategic and operational direction of the Corporate and Community directorate.

• Lead a motivated team for the benefit of the community.  

• Live and work on the doorstep of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking an experienced and highly engaged Director Corporate and Community Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across key areas of Council’s corporate services and community initiatives.

Reporting to the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a team of approximately 80 professional staff to implement strategic goals and foster a culture of excellence in service delivery.  The Director Corporate and Community Services is responsible for leading the areas of Client Services, Financial and Administrative Services, Community Services and Corporate Governance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Director who is looking to join a newly formed leadership team and drive meaningful impact for the benefit of a close-knit community. 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a similar role leading a corporate and community services directorate, within public service.

• Significant experience in the development, implementation and oversight of strategic and operational plans, including the development and delivery of financial efficiencies and oversight of budgets and financial planning processes.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO, Councillors, community members and other government entities.

• Experience in the development and implementation of strategies focused on responsive community service delivery, change management and the use of technology to enhance service delivery.

• Proven ability to effectively lead and develop a multidisciplinary professional team and foster a positive organisational culture aligned with Council’s vision, mission and strategy.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, to clearly and effectively convey complex information and provide professional advice on policy, legislative compliance and strategic direction to the CEO, Councillors and other key stakeholders.

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business or Management.

Council is offering an attractive remuneration package that includes a private use vehicle and 12% superannuation.

How to Apply

Please download the applicant information package to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.

Applications will close on Monday 16 September at 5.00pm.