About Us Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community.
Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
Are you a strategic leader ready to shape the future of corporate services in a dynamic organisation?
Reporting to the Chief Corporate & Community Officer (CCCO), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing service delivery, driving transformational change, and fostering a high-performance culture.
About the Role: As the Head of Corporate Services, you will: Oversee the delivery of core corporate functions, including People & Culture (Organisational Development and Learning & Development), Information and Technology Services, and Business Improvement (Business Analysts).
Provide strategic direction, innovation, and leadership to support organisational goals and align with legislative requirements.
Lead the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, templates, and technologies to raise service delivery standards and manage risk.
Champion organisational values and drive a high-performance culture that prioritises quality customer service and economic development.
Build and nurture a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About You To thrive in this role, you will bring: Tertiary qualifications in Business, Leadership, or a related field.
High-level leadership and change management capabilities.
Proven experience in the management and implementation of People & Culture/HR practices.
Strong expertise in managing Information and Technology Services.
A track record as a strategic thinker with significant experience in policy development and providing high-level advice.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex programs and projects.
Excellent governance, influencing, negotiation, and networking skills.
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and industrial relations experience.
A sound understanding of risk, audit, and compliance requirements in a local government context.
Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strategic relationships internally and externally.
Why Join Us?
Leadership Impact: Drive transformational change and shape key corporate functions within the organisation.
Professional Growth: Opportunity to lead high-performing teams and work on innovative projects.
Dynamic Environment: Be part of a progressive organisation in the heart of the Northern Rivers.
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, performance, and continuous improvement.
Location: Lismore, NSW Position Type: Full-Time Closing date: Wednesday 22 January 2025, 5pm Apply Now If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving organisational success, we want to hear from you!
For further information please contact Corrie at The Shift People on 0409 001 174 and send your CV through their application process via this link .
Council will not accept applications via the below 'apply' function.
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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