Moree Plains Shire Council

General Manager

• Lead regional growth as major investments transform the Shire
• Build high-performing teams through strategic cultural change initiatives
• Competitive salary package offered

Moree Plains in the heart of the fertile black soil plains of northwest New South Wales, is a region brimming with potential due to recent designations at the state and national level. These national and state-significant investments such as the Moree Special Activation Precinct, Inland Rail, and the Moree District Hospital redevelopment are currently underway. Embrace a rural lifestyle in Artesian Water Country, where welcoming communities and beautiful villages offer a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, with daily flights to Sydney via QantasLink and strategic highway connections.

Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a visionary and experienced General Manager to lead their organisation through this exciting period of transformation.

The Council is seeking a dynamic, strategic leader with expertise in financial management, strategic leadership, and cultural change. A proven record in financial sustainability and results is essential. You will oversee long-term planning, budgets, and public funds, driving financial strategy, proactive asset management and accountability with measurable goals. Leading the Council through growth, you will foster innovation, ensure delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, and transform organisational culture. Strong leadership in productivity, strategic implementation and change management is crucial to ensuring smooth transitions and positive outcomes.

Your experience in overseeing the delivery of legacy projects to a high standard and establishing best practice project and asset management will also be invaluable. You will have the ability to lead governance processes, coupled with proven experience in engaging community and key stakeholder groups to deliver customer-focused outcomes. Proven leadership experience with a strong record of delivering results is essential, whether in a comparable role or at a director/corporate level.

This role offers the opportunity to join a region on an exciting trajectory of industrial and residential growth, supporting sustainable and innovative industries, and making a real impact for communities experiencing socio-economic and remote challenges.

Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms

Please attach your response to the selection criteria to your application. An information package including a comprehensive position description can also be found on the website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.
To learn more about the Council visit mpsc.nsw.gov.au
For further assistance, please contact Sebastian Kaiser on 0425 369 986 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 7 April 2025.