Director Corporate Support

About the role

Lead the corporate engine room of Hornsby Shire Council, one of Sydney’s largest metropolitan councils, overseeing a range of critical services and supporting a workforce of about 500 permanent employees.

Key responsibilities

• Set the division’s direction to ensure services are responsive, reliable and aligned with Council priorities.
• Oversee financial services, people and culture, technology and transformation, land and property services, and governance and customer service.
• Lead budget development, financial targets, expenditure monitoring and statutory reporting.
• Ensure systems and processes meet governance and statutory requirements and manage associated risks.
• Advance technology, data and property portfolios to improve productivity and customer experience.
• Drive workforce planning, capability building and a positive safety culture.
• Provide clear, timely advice to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors and represent Council at external forums.

Required profile

• Values‑driven senior leader with a degree in business, commerce or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven record in senior local government leadership and whole‑organisation perspective.
• Strong financial and commercial judgement, disciplined governance and risk approach.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex matters into practical advice.
• Ability to keep teams focused and positive when priorities compete.

What we offer

• Highly competitive remuneration package.
• Purpose‑driven organisation committed to community, environment and service excellence.
• Opportunity to shape culture built on ethical leadership, innovation and accountability.