Director Corporate Services

Full time, ongoing

Senior Officer

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 29 July 2024. 

Interviews: will be held on 12 and 13 August 2024.

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated and visionary person to join our team. In this key leadership role, you will join with the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive team to lead the organisation, by shaping its culture, supporting strategic direction and optimising performance.  This newly created position will allow for the successful candidate to make it their own and develop directorate strategies that align with organisational objectives. You will oversee the following units:

• Finance (including rates and procurement)
• Information Technology (including business analytics and corporate reporting)
• Engagement and Customer Experience (including Customer Service, Media, Communications, Venues and Events, Visitor Information services, and volunteer management)
• Governance and Risk (including Councillor support, governance, risk, and record management)

With a strong focus on business performance, financial sustainability and continuous improvement, the Director of Corporate Services will approach the work with a whole of organisation mindset, systems thinking and a strategic focus.   

Providing excellent internal and external customer service is also a top priority.  You will work with your teams to ensure that every interaction reflects the organisation’s dedication to meeting and exceeding customer expectations including through streamlining processes and removing barriers.

The role also has a strong focus on upholding high standards of corporate governance, operating with integrity, transparency, and accountability to meet regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Our Ideal Candidate

We won’t settle until we find the right person for the role and our organisation, who will have:

• Proven experience and success in a senior leadership role
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A track record of fostering positive organizational culture and performance
• Relevant qualifications and experience in corporate services or related fields
• Ability to build and maintain trust and confidence with staff, Councillors, and community partners
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Peta Fenton, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer on 5471 1704.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.