Director Operations

**This position is being managed by an external recruitment agency. Please refer to the instructions at the bottom of this advertisement for how to apply**

Director of Operations

Ku-ring-gai Council

• Ku-ring-gai Council offers an attractive remuneration package and a supportive work environment
• If you are a transformational leader with a drive for success, we encourage you to apply

Situated just 16 kilometres from the city on Sydney's leafy North Shore, Ku-ring-gai is known for its natural beauty and urban villages. It's a picturesque lifestyle with clean waterways, striking wildlife and action-packed events backed by great services and infrastructure. Ku-ring-gai stretches from near the Roseville cinema in the south to Wahroonga Park in the north and from St Ives Showground in the east to Lane Cove National Park in the west.

Ku-ring-gai LGA contains nine suburbs with local business centres (Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, Pymble, Roseville, St Ives, Turramurra, Wahroonga and Warrawee) and is divided into five local government wards (Comenarra, Gordon, Roseville, St Ives and Wahroonga). Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to delivering the highest quality service, valued and trusted by our community.

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Operations to lead and manage our Operations Department. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient and effective service delivery and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include providing strategic advice, managing departmental finances and assets, and leading the department's human resources with a focus on workplace safety. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee the department's customer service initiatives to maintain high standards of service and contribute to the overall direction and management of the organisation as a member of the executive leadership team.

The ideal candidate will lead the Operations team, focusing on providing high-level strategic advice to the General Manager, Council, management, staff, customers, and stakeholders. You will develop and implement the department's strategic, delivery, and operational plans while ensuring consistent monitoring and reporting on progress.

Candidates should possess extensive experience in asset and contract management, a proven track record in managing significant capital projects, and broad experience in overseeing engineering services across various disciplines. Additionally, they should have senior-level management experience that demonstrates their ability to effectively lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related field are also required.

Applications for this role should be made online at

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.

To learn more about Council and the area, visit

For further assistance please contact Christian Morris on or Claudia Nossa Cortes on

Applications close 5pm, Monday 1 July 2024.

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