Weddin Shire Council

Director Corporate Services

Lead the Corporate Services Directorate as an executive leader, offering genuine impact in an idyllic country community in the heart of NSW.

• Drive the strategic direction of finance, governance, economic development, and key corporate services.
• Lead a diverse corporate portfolio on an executive leadership team.
• Play a pivotal leadership role as the Responsible Accounting Officer and oversee the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework.

Weddin Shire Council is seeking an experienced local government leader to join their executive leadership team as the Director Corporate Services. Located in NSW’s scenic Central West, their Shire is known for its rich gold rush history, strong agricultural sector, picturesque countryside, and the heritage town of Grenfell. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant community impact while enjoying a rewarding country lifestyle.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a diverse portfolio. This critical role is responsible for the effective management of Council’s finance, governance and risk management, customer services, arts, events and tourism, economic development, information technology, and records functions. Your responsibilities will also extend to acting as the Responsible Accounting Officer, overseeing the delivery of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework documents, and leading the digitisation of Council’s records while ensuring IT infrastructure is secure.

The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant business or financial discipline, be CPA/CA qualified, coupled with a proven record in senior management in a local government environment and significant experience in financial management. Your ability to be hands-on and lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage the statutory financial responsibilities of the Council, and develop a business partnering approach across the organisation is essential. Council are seeking a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our community that align to the core plans of Council, that is: Community Strategic, Delivery and Operational.

Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms.

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.

For further assistance, please contact Sebastian Kaiser on 0425 369 986 for a confidential discussion.  Applications close 5pm, Monday 18 May 2026.

Please note: Applications for this role are being managed on behalf of the employer by Local Government Management Solutions.