Director Roles Lismore City Council

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at Full time
Overview

Lismore City Council is seeking six dynamic Executive Leaders to guide newly established directorates and lead multidisciplinary teams delivering sustainable, customer-focused services across our region. These roles report directly to the General Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering strategic outcomes aligned with Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.

Responsibilities
  • Make a meaningful impact on the future of Lismore and its community
  • Lead a newly established directorate with broad scope and influence
  • Enjoy a collaborative, values-driven workplace
What we trust you to deliver:
  • Executive-level leadership experience in your relevant field
  • Strong understanding of Local Government legislation
  • Proven ability to lead change, manage complex budgets, and build stakeholder relationship
What you will need to be successful:
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive experience in an executive or senior management role within local government or the public sector
  • Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering strategic outcomes
  • Excellent understanding of the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework
  • Advanced knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 and other relevant legislation
  • Proven experience in managing diverse functions such as infrastructure, sustainability, planning, customer experience, or flood recovery
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong people leadership capabilities with a track record of driving performance and positive change
  • Financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and delivering sustained financial performance
  • Advanced written communication skills and proficiency in preparing complex reports and corporate documents

Full Time: With a competitive salary on offer

Contact: If you want to know more about these opportunities, please contact Bronwyn Mitchell, Executive Officer on 0447601510 .

Interviews: Candidates must be available for interviews on the 1st and 2nd of October 2025.

TO APPLY - Please attach your Cover Letter, Resume, and copies of relevant qualifications

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.


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