General manager corporate services

About the Shire

The Shire of Aurukun is located on the north‐west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, covering a vast area of traditional land. It is an Indigenous community with a population of about 1,400, providing services such as education, health, community welfare, and infrastructure management.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager Corporate Services will lead the efficient and effective delivery of the Council's corporate services portfolio. This includes financial services, information technology, administrative services, risk management, Council stores, commercial leasing, property management, governance and records management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of corporate services across the Aurukun and Cairns offices.
• Foster strong working relationships with community members, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Provide constructive, proactive leadership as part of a positive Executive Leadership Team.
• Strengthen systems, processes and capability across the organisation to support service excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Local Government or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of local government legislation and regulations.
• Proven experience managing human, financial and capital resources in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Change leadership capability with a commitment to continuous improvement and positive organisational culture.

Preferred Background

Experience in remote or Indigenous communities, and a culturally respectful leadership style are highly valued.