General Manager

General Manager – Dubbo Regional Council
Lead a high-performing regional council into its next era of strategic growth

• Lead a high-performing, ambitious regional council in NSW

• Drive major projects, financial sustainability and community outcomes

• Live locally and shape the future of the Dubbo Region

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a values-driven, strategic and community-focused General Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and delivery. With a stable executive team, cohesive Council and an increasingly ambitious regional agenda, this role offers an exceptional leadership opportunity in one of NSW’s most prominent inland centres.

The successful candidate will inherit a well-functioning organisation, with excellent workforce morale, maturing systems and a strong platform for performance. Council is seeking a leader who can maintain this stability while lifting strategic delivery, managing financial constraints and building the next level of organisational capability.

You will be responsible for shaping and implementing Council’s strategic direction, driving financial sustainability, overseeing the delivery of major capital projects and leading a workforce of over 500 staff. You’ll be expected to live locally and build strong relationships with stakeholders, funding bodies and the diverse communities across the LGA - from Dubbo and Wellington to the smaller towns and villages of the region.

Critical to success in this role will be your ability to balance political astuteness with operational discipline. Council seeks a General Manager who can build trust with elected members, provide robust and respectful advice, and uphold the values of good governance. The ideal candidate will bring experience in complex public sector or local government environments, with demonstrated strengths in strategic alignment, financial leadership and executive team development.

Key priorities over the next two years include delivering the Wiradjuri Tourism Centre and REACT Energy Training Hub, securing long-term infrastructure funding and maintaining Dubbo Regional Council’s reputation as a regional partner of choice for state and federal agencies.

If you are ready to lead with integrity, inspire a capable team and help shape the future of one of NSW’s fastest-growing regions, we invite your application.

To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Mark Ogston at Leading Roles on 0407 674 412 or download the Executive Applicant pack before submitting your application.

Applications close 5pm(AEST) Monday 3 November 2025.