Lead the organisation that shapes a region, and empower the people who serve it.

• $240K total remuneration package
• Relocation support for those moving
• 24/7 access to Council's EAP (for you and your immediate family)
• Remote area living tax benefits (where applicable)

Nambucca Valley offers a rare lifestyle,where coastline meets hinterland, community connection is genuine, and the outdoors is part of everyday living. It's also a place where leadership matters, and Council is seeking a Director Corporate & Community Services who can set long-term direction, bring people on the journey, and deliver real community outcomes through strong governance, contemporary corporate services, and a culture that builds capability.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide leadership and direction across Corporate & Community Services to achieve best value for the community with key functions spanning governance, HR, ICT strategy, business and records, economic and community development, and library services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead Council's IP&R framework and ensure a clear line-of-sight from community priorities to service delivery, resourcing and performance (CSP, resourcing strategy, delivery/operational plans, annual and end-of-term reporting)
• Provide executive governance and risk leadership, including oversight of internal audit, risk management programs and compliance obligations
• Lead and develop the HR function, including workforce planning, organisational development and initiatives that strengthen culture and engagement
• Drive organisational performance and efficiency, uplifting service delivery through process review and continuous improvement

For a full overview of responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

This role will suit you if you are the kind of leader who…

• Leads with humility and clarity
• Can design a 5-10 year organisational strategy, then translate it into meaningful operational plans, KPIs and team priorities
• Is known for lifting capability. Coaching, mentoring and empowering leaders to perform at their best
• Can confidently "front up" in complex environments, navigating legislation, risk and competing stakeholder needs with calm, credible judgement

What you'll bring (essentials)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Extensive experience in a senior management / executive role, delivering services and meeting performance targets
• Strong, values-led people leadership with a demonstrated ability to build a positive culture
• Sound working knowledge of key legislation, including the NSW Local Government Act 1993
• Demonstrated capability preparing statutory local government reports, including Integrated Planning & Reporting documents
• The ability to develop, align and implement strategic plans that enable long-term sustainability

Why apply?

If you want to lead at the executive table and be the kind of Director who creates momentum through people, building trust, capability and delivery across the organisation, then this is your opportunity to make a genuine, visible impact.

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://nambucca.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6856606.

Applications close 01 March 2026

For a confidential discussion, contact:
Victoria Williams , Recruitment Business Partner on
03 9691 4712