About AlburyCity
Albury is one of regional Australia's most consequential cities. With a population approaching 60,000 and growing, it anchors the Albury–Wodonga cross-border region, a community of more than 100,000 people that operates as a single economy across two states. AlburyCity is the largest council in southern NSW, and its CEO sits at the centre of a uniquely intergovernmental operating environment spanning NSW, Victoria, and federal interests.
This is not a standard regional council appointment. AlburyCity operates a regional airport and a water utility, owns major cultural and sporting infrastructure, and carries a significant economic development mandate. The CEO runs an organisation closer in complexity to a small city corporation than to a typical council of Albury's population.
Why this role
The role calls for a leader who can hold both dimensions at once – running a complex operational organisation while serving as a visible, trusted civic figure across the region. Albury's CEO is expected to lead advocacy at state and federal level, build durable partnerships across the cross‐border community, and represent the city with credibility to government, industry, and the people who live here.
Internally, the focus is on strategic clarity, performance, and culture. You will lead a capable Executive Leadership Team, set the strategic direction in partnership with the Mayor and Councillors, and drive delivery against the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework. Sound financial management, organisational capability, and a contemporary approach to leadership and innovation are core to the role.
About you
You are a proven executive leader with substantial experience running large, complex organisations in politically sensitive environments. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline are essential; post‐graduate qualifications in leadership or management are highly regarded. Sector experience matters – but more important is the judgement, presence, and advocacy capability the role demands.
The CEO exercises overall responsibility for the operations of Council and is accountable to the Mayor and Councillors for the implementation of Council's strategic direction, policy framework, and financial management. The position is offered under the NSW Office of Local Government Standard Contract for General Managers.
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 28th June 2026.
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