Director Corporate Services
Core
Leads the corporate engine of a local council, overseeing finance, governance, people, technology, and commercial operations (saleyards, airport, property).
Role type
Senior executive director (local government)
Builds
Council's financial sustainability, governance frameworks, and commercial enterprises
Domain
Local government / Public sector
Required skills
Strategic leadership, financial management, corporate governance, people management, risk management, commercial acumen, policy development, statutory compliance
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in management or local government, experience with commercial operations (saleyards, airports, property), previous local government experience
Technologies
Accounting standards, local government legislation
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Corporate Services group; hold overall responsibility for financial management; lead four people leaders; advise the General Manager, Mayor, and Council on policy and financial matters; perform statutory duties of Public Officer; act as General Manager when required
Seniority
Senior, executive level