Yass Valley Council
Located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, just one-hours drive from Canberra and 3 from Sydney, the Yass Valley region is renowned for both its food and wine, helping to celebrate a rich agricultural heritage.
In recent years the region has transformed into a growing, modern regional community, with access to a wide range of services and facilities to meet the social, recreational, educational, cultural and family needs of residents and visitors to Yass Valley. Being just a stones throw from Canberra, you have unique work and education opportunities whilst living in a country environment, with a well-established and convenient transport system.
An exciting opportunity now exists for a leader who is passionate about community and local government, to help lead Yass Valley Council into the future as Director Corporate and Community.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity in a unique lifestyle location.
As the Director Corporate and Community, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be leading a significant directorate of dedicated and experienced professionals, all working together to deliver a wide range of internal and external services.
Functionally the role of Director Corporate and Community comprises of Finance, Organisation Development, ICT, Governance & Risk, Customer Service, Community & Economic Development, Library Services, and Media & Communications.
As would be expected of such a role, key responsibilities include providing leadership, direction and support to the Corporate & Community all whilst being a key figure in the Executive Management Team and working to ensure Council’s long term financial sustainability through effective financial planning and management.
About You
Yass Valley is a thriving region which whilst presenting great opportunities brings with it associated challenges.
As a highly regarded leader of people, you will have a history of leading organisations and communities through periods of change, building cultures that both you and the organisation are proud of and being firmly focused on outcomes.
As would be expected of such a role, highly developed communication and advocacy skills are essential, as is the ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.
Familiarity of relevant legislation within the Local Government context is preferable, as is knowledge and understanding of the changing social, political, and economic issues facing the local government sector.
To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure.
For any questions or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Midnight Friday 15th August 2025.
Director Corporate and Community
Director Corporate and Community
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
NSW - Regional - NSW
Industry:
Government / Local Government
Contact Name:
Gareth Broadrick
Contact Email:
lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Date Published:
23-Jul-2025
