Director Corporate Support

LG Services Group; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornsby Shire Council is seeking an experienced leader to head its Corporate Support Division and shape services behind one of Sydney’s largest metropolitan councils. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee Financial Services, People and Culture, Technology and Transformation, Land and Property Services, and Governance and Customer Service.

Bring a degree in business or commerce (or equivalent) and a proven record in senior local government leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior local government leadership experience required.
• Degree in business, commerce or related field (or equivalent).
• Strong financial and commercial judgement.
• Excellent governance and risk management skills.
• Clear communication with elected members and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Set division direction aligned with Council priorities.
• Lead budget development and statutory reporting.
• Ensure governance, risk, and compliance are met.
• Advance technology, data and property portfolios.
• Drive workforce planning and safety culture.
• Advise CEO, Mayor and Councillors with timely insights.
• Plan and manage change with open communication.
• Represent Council at meetings and events.

Skills

Senior leadership

Financial management

Governance & risk

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

Business degree

Commerce degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

• Lead the corporate engine room of the ‘Bushland Shire’
• Join a collaborative, values-led executive team
• Highly competitive remuneration package

Hornsby Shire Council is seeking an experienced leader to head its Corporate Support Division and shape the services behind one of Sydney’s largest metropolitan councils. Council serves around 152,000 residents across 460 square kilometres, with a workforce of about 500 permanent employees.

Hornsby offers the convenience of city living alongside pristine bushland and waterways. The Shire is growing, and Council is planning for the housing, amenities and infrastructure its community will need, from a sound financial base.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will oversee Financial Services, People and Culture, Technology and Transformation, Land and Property Services, and Governance and Customer Service.

Key accountabilities

• Set the Division’s direction so its services are responsive, reliable and aligned with Council’s priorities.
• Lead budget development, financial targets, expenditure monitoring and statutory reporting to protect Council’s long-term sustainability.
• Ensure systems and processes meet governance and statutory requirements, and manage legal, reputational, financial and safety risk.
• Advance technology, data and property portfolios to improve productivity, customer experience and community returns.
• Drive workforce planning, capability building and a positive safety culture, grounded in Council’s values of Serve, Trust, Respect and Innovate.
• Contribute to the Executive Leadership Team, giving the CEO, Mayor and Councillors clear, timely advice.
• Plan and manage change, communicating openly to build understanding and commitment.
• Represent Council at meetings, forums and civic events, and build productive relationships with government agencies, industry and community groups.

About you

You are a values-driven leader who understands that good outcomes depend on people as much as processes. You will hold a degree in business, commerce or a related field (or equivalent experience) and a proven record in senior local government leadership.

What will set you apart is how you lead. You can bring technically strong people with differing viewpoints to a sound, timely decision, judge what is reasonable rather than ideal, and move the organisation forward in deliberate steps without dampening enthusiasm.

You will also bring:

• A whole-of-organisation view that puts Council’s interests ahead of any single division.
• Sound financial and commercial judgement, with the confidence to challenge proposals and find cost-effective solutions that fit the need.
• A disciplined approach to governance and risk, with practices that stand up to audit and public scrutiny.
• Clear communication that builds confidence with elected members, employees, regulators and residents, and turns complex matters into practical advice.
• Calm, steady energy when priorities compete, keeping teams focused and positive.

Why join Hornsby Shire Council

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to community, environment and service excellence. Make a tangible difference in a strategically important part of Sydney while shaping a culture built on ethical leadership, innovation and accountability.