Wingecarribee Shire Council

Manager Business and Property

Manager – Business & Property
Permanent Full-time Opportunity
35-hour week – Variable Day Off
Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from Home Opportunities!
Leaseback Vehicle Option Available!
Salary Ranging from $155,071.28 - $180,217.44 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation (Depending on Experience and Qualifications relevant to the role)

Ignite Innovation & Drive Growth as Our Next Manager – Business & Property!

The Opportunity

Are you a visionary leader ready to drive strategic change and unlock commercial innovation across a diverse portfolio?

In this role, you’ll lead and manage a range of service areas—including tourism and events, business services, and property management—to deliver impactful community and commercial outcomes. You’ll be responsible for:

• Identifying and implementing innovative commercial opportunities that drive sustainable revenue growth
• Enhancing operational performance by refining business processes and leveraging strategic partnerships
• Developing transformative business strategies that support both community benefits and commercial success
• Leading a high-performing team and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking culture

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. With a population of over 50,000 people, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and are widely recognised for our balance of natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from our historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. Wingecarribee Shire is a great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!

Our Values are Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage and Teamwork. Our Values Drive the Way We Work!

Essential Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification in Business, Business Management or Property with a minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
2. Proven extensive, innovative and facilitative leadership which develops and stimulates a high performing Team.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in development and implementation of strategic and business plans, guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with the relevant legislation and professional standards.
4. Demonstrated high level skills in strategic investigation/analysis, reporting and excellent oral and written presentation skills.
5. The proven ability to develop and foster practical and beneficial relationships to provide excellence in both internal and external customer service and lead, improve and motivate organisational culture.
6. Demonstrated contemporary experience in project and contract management.
7. Demonstrated capacity to operate in a political environment.
8. Current Drivers Licence (Class C)

Benefits

• Attractive salary Remuneration + 11.5% Superannuation
• Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from home opportunities!
• Leaseback Vehicle option available!
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

If you have a proven track record in strategic leadership and a passion for transforming challenges into opportunities, we want you on our team. Apply now to help shape a bold, innovative future!

How to Apply

For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Shelley Jones (Director Corporate Strategy & Resourcing) on 02 4868 0888. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:

• Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
• Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
• Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 5 March 2025.