Wagga Wagga City Council is anexciting place to work. All Regional NSW communities demand excellencefrom their local government authorities and the Wagga Wagga region is a greatexample. When roles become available in Wagga Wagga they call out toproblems solvers, innovators and passionate leaders looking to make the livesof the current community and future generations better.
Sometimes we follow the beatenpath, sometimes we make our own path. A role at Wagga Wagga empowersclever professionals with the opportunity to write their own magnificent careerpath and lifetime achievements which rightly provide enormous pride.
The city boasts a RegionalReferral Hospital, two of the largest military bases in Australia undergoing$1.2 billion of refurbishment to cement their role into the long-term future, oneUniversity, a thriving commercial sector, a Special Activation Precinct and weare on the Inland Rail route. We want more.
We are looking for leaders whobring exceptional capability, excellent local government knowledge, and acommitment to innovation, collaboration, and community-focused decision making.If you are passionate about public service, thrive in a dynamic environment,and are ready to help guide Council through this next chapter, we encourage youto apply.
Our community has beenvery loud and very clear in their demand for environmentalsustainability. The voice has been similarly loud in identifying thatCouncil must continue to offer a strong and diverse creative space across arange of mediums and forums. Our library services, art galleries, museumstheatre, and events provide the region with a sense of vitality andentertainment which is positively alive. The directorate takes the lead onmeeting our social responsibilities to provide housing and access to serviceswith both dignity and equity. The right applicant for this role will havea mix of high-level skills across long term sustainability policy, a strongcommitment to nurturing a year round creative experience in the city and agenuine empathy to ensure the city discharges its social responsibilities withcompassion and a drive for outcomes.
Whatwe will offer you:
* An attractive remuneration in accordance withskills and experience.
* Flexible working conditions.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
What you will need to succeed:
We are looking for someone with:
* Excellent presentationand communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability tocommunicate and advocate effectively with senior stakeholders – both internallyand externally.
* Have proven changemanagement experience including practical experience reviewing currentprocesses and providing recommendations based on professional expertise andbest practice methodologies;
* Minimum five (5) years’experience within a senior leadership role proving demonstrated experience andexpertise in high-level management of key functional areas including:
* Business planning, development and management;
* Environment and sustainability;
* Community services with an emphasis on facilities management, destination and events, community development and cultural services; and
* Customer Service
* Interpersonal skills to positively buildeffective working relationships, drive engagement, motivate staff and influenceculture.
Enquiries:
For aconfidential conversation in relation to the role and prior to submitting an application, please contact Peter Thompson – General Manager on (02)6926 9121.
Whatis next?
Applicationsclose at 11.59pm on Sunday, 18 January2026with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 2 February2026.
What you need to do now:
To apply forthis role, please send an email to *************@wagga.nsw.gov.au including the following three(3) documents:
* Covering letter;
* Current Resume; and
* Statement Addressing the PositionCriteria contained within the Position Description.
Aspart of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted inline with requirements of the position.
Candidates who are progressedin the recruitment process for this position will be asked to consent to apolice check. Please note that people with a criminal record are notdiscouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be consideredon its merit.
Councilis an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work,as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from allwalks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability,veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience andpeople of all ages.
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