Director Corporate

7 days ago

Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia Torres Shire Council Full time $90,000 - $180,000 per year

About our Shire

Torres Shire is Australia's northernmost local government area, centred on Thursday Island and including surrounding islands of the Torres Strait. The region is home to a rich blend of Torres Strait Islander, Aboriginal and multicultural heritage, with strong traditions, languages and community life that remain central today. Its location at the tip of Cape York, close to Papua New Guinea, gives it a unique cross-cultural character and a strong sense of identity, connection and place.

The Position

As the Director Corporate & Community Services in this vibrant, predominantly First Nations community, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing service quality and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the Council. You will manage the strategic direction of Finance, Procurement, IT, Risk Management, Sport and Recreation, Library, Customer Experience, Events, and Corporate Reporting functions while working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

About You:

This role requires someone who is not only an experienced leader but also deeply committed to cultural awareness, community engagement, and respectful partnerships with local First Nations peoples. Your ability to navigate and support the unique challenges and opportunities of this region will be crucial to your success.

You will bring:

You bring senior management experience in local government or a comparable setting and you value cultural awareness, inclusive practice and community engagement. Key strengths include:

  • relevant tertiary qualifications
  • experience in budgeting, long-term planning and governance
  • the ability to manage teams through change and lift performance

What's on offer?

This role provides both professional challenge and personal reward, with a package that includes a base salary of $180,000, subsidised housing on Thursday Island, a fully maintained vehicle for personal use, relocation support, annual airfares after 12 months, superannuation, and $4,500 each year for professional development.

Next Steps

Once you have read these please contact John Oberhardt on for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

Close: 9am Monday 20 October 2025.

Job Snapshot

  • Employer: Torres Shire Council
  • Job Type: Full Time Permanent
  • Location: Thursday Island, QLD, QLD
  • Region: Rural/Other
  • Date Posted: 25/09/2025
  • Closing Date: 20/10/2025
  • Position #: R003

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