Position Overview
Lead the Corporate Services Directorate as an executive leader, offering genuine impact in an idyllic country community in the heart of NSW.
Weddin Shire Council is seeking an experienced local government leader to join their executive leadership team as the Director Corporate Services. Located in NSW's scenic Central West, their Shire is known for its rich gold rush history, strong agricultural sector, picturesque countryside, and the heritage town of Grenfell. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant community impact while enjoying a rewarding country lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the strategic direction of finance, governance, economic development, and key corporate services.
* Lead a diverse corporate portfolio on an executive leadership team.
* Play a pivotal leadership role as the Responsible Accounting Officer and oversee the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.
* Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a diverse portfolio, including finance, governance and risk management, customer services, arts, events and tourism, economic development, information technology, and records functions.
* Act as the Responsible Accounting Officer, overseeing the delivery of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework documents.
* Lead the digitisation of Council's records while ensuring IT infrastructure is secure.
Qualifications & Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant business or financial discipline.
* CPA/CA qualification.
* Proven record in senior management in a local government environment.
* Significant experience in financial management.
* Hands‐on ability to lead multi‐disciplinary teams and manage statutory financial responsibilities.
* Business partnering approach across the organisation.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes aligned to Council's core plans: Community Strategic, Delivery and Operational.
Application Process
Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms.
Please attach your response to the selection criteria to your application. An information package including a comprehensive position description can also be found on the website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.
For further assistance, please contact Sebastian Kaiser on 04•• ••• 986 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 18 May 2026.
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