Director Environmental Services

Cowra Shire is located in central New South Wales and is Wiradjuri country, two hours from Canberra, four hours from Sydney, and eight hours from Melbourne or Brisbane. Cowra Shire is located in the fertile Lachlan Valley covering an area of approximately 2,810 km² and accommodating a resident population close on 12,730. Situated on the Lachlan River, Cowra is at the intersection of two major highways and represents an important river crossing. The major urban centre in the Shire is the Cowra township which is the heart of the region. It’s been a long-established population centre since its early settlement as a river crossing in 1849 and later as a service centre for cattle-grazing and goldmining in the area. The economy of Cowra Shire focuses on agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare & social assistance, education and retail trade.

Director Environmental Services

Cowra Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced senior manager with a proven record of accomplishment who can provide strong leadership and change management and continue to develop the organisation in support of Council’s strategic direction and vision.

Reporting directly to the General Manager this role will require significant experience in leading change at a senior management level. You will be able to demonstrate genuine leadership qualities, strategic management skills and the capacity to provide quality professional advice to Council, to represent the Council within the community and an ability to create a customer service focussed culture.

Applications including a full CV, covering letter, two referee contact details and responses to the essential criteria must be completed online at www.lgnsw.org.au/lgms

All applicants must address the essential requirements outlined in the information package to be considered for this role.

Please contact Christian Morris, Local Government Management Solutions on 0417 693 254 for a confidential discussion.

To learn more about the Council visit www.cowra.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 5pm Monday 22 November 2021.