Bring your exceptional leadership skills to this pivotal executive role where you will shape the future of a growing and dynamic community.

The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join Litchfield Council's Executive Leadership Team in a full-time permanent capacity, leading a diverse and critical portfolio across Corporate Services. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a central role in driving strategic outcomes, strengthening organisational performance, and delivering high-quality services to the community.

You will take ownership of a broad and influential portfolio, including:

• Finance and Rates
• Customer Service
• Information Services and Information Management
• Human Resources and Work Health and Safety
• Payroll

This role is about more than operational oversight. You will be a key advisor to the CEO and Council, contributing to strategy, governance, and decision-making at the highest level while ensuring services are delivered efficiently, ethically, and with a strong customer focus.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary package of $150,000 - $180,000 plus super, with flexible packaging options
• Six weeks annual leave
• Executive-level influence and visibility
• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive meaningful change
• Lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team

About You
You are an experienced senior leader who thrives in complex and politically aware environments. You bring a strong commercial mindset, balanced with a commitment to community outcomes.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven executive leadership experience, ideally within local government or a multi-functional environment
• Strong financial and strategic planning capability, with experience managing budgets and long-term financial plans
• The ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex issues
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence at CEO and Council level

Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, business, or a related discipline are highly regarded, with CPA or similar professional membership considered advantageous.

Your Impact
In this role, you will drive innovation, continuous improvement, and organisational performance while building strong relationships across Council, the community, and key stakeholders. You will help shape the future direction of Litchfield Council and ensure sustainable, high-quality service delivery for years to come.

Ready to Lead at the Next Level?
If you are a strategic, people-focused leader ready to make a genuine impact, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

To apply for this job go to: https://litchfield.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6890053.

For a confidential discussion contact Victoria Williams on 03 9691 4712.

Applications close 27 May 2026