Hunter's Hill Council – An Executive Leadership Opportunity in Australia’s Oldest Garden Suburb.
Hunter's Hill is a leafy sandstone peninsula stretching from Pittwater Road to Onions Point, at the confluence of the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers, located just over 7 kilometers from the CBD of Sydney.
Hunter's Hill enjoys many lifestyle assets - from the bushland to Sydney Harbour foreshore, its vibrant local villages and heritage. The area exudes beauty, both on and off the streets. Boasting many heritages listed homes, old world charmed sandstone workers cottages and waterfront homes, Hunter's Hill is home to a community that has been nurtured by generations.
An exciting opportunity now exists for an inspired and innovative leader who is passionate about community and local government, to lead Hunter's Hill Council into the future.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity in a unique lifestyle location in the heart of Sydney.
The role of General Manager
supports councillors, staff and the community in developing and delivering a clear vision for a vibrant and sustainable LGA. This role will embed a culture of continuous improvement in the organisation and will provide leadership, foster and drive local economic growth and development at every opportunity, and demonstrate a commitment for the Hunter's Hill area, its people and the future. An understanding and exposure to the challenges surrounding local government and financial sustainability is essential.
Functionally the role of General Manager exercises overall responsibility for the operations of Council. As such, the role supports the development and implementation of Council’s Strategic Plan, the development of policy, oversight of and financial management of the Council, together with communication and promotion of Council’s policies and procedures to the community which it serves.
About You
Hunter's Hill is looking forward to exciting period of growth 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 – particularly planning - as is knowledge and understanding of the changing social, political, and economic issues facing the local government sector.
Hunter's Hill Council is continuing on a path of growth and change of which the General Manager will play a pivotal role. Be a part of its success.
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 8th August 2025.
General Manager
General Manager
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Government / Local Government
Contact Name:
Gareth Broadrick
Contact Email:
lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Date Published:
17-Jul-2025
