Here's to Quilpie. Here's to you.

Are you yearning for a change but don’t want to press pause on your career? Quilpie Shire Council is your incredible and unexpected opportunity for real impact, real community and the life you want to live.

We may be a small Council, but we’re proudly punching well above our weight. Serving our community in Western Queensland since 1930, we’ve continually evolved with the needs of our people - and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Director Corporate Services to play a crucial role in shaping our vibrant community. This is your unique opportunity to challenge the status quo, find creative solutions and flex your leadership in a place that offers space to breathe and room to grow.

Your Opportunity

As Deputy Director of Corporate Services, you will shape positive community outcomes by ensuring the strategic growth and long-term financial sustainability of Quilpie Shire Council. Working closely with the Director of Corporate Services, you will manage the operational delivery of corporate services, providing professional accounting expertise and coordinating governance and compliance functions.

This role offers hands-on leadership and the chance to make a significant contribution to Council’s corporate plan priorities, particularly Strong Governance and Excellence in Customer Service.

With integrity and pride, you will:

· Provide front-line management and support across customer service, procurement, inventory, and rates/receivables, ensuring efficient and accurate service delivery.

· Deliver strong financial and corporate management practices that underpin strategic growth and help realise Council’s broader goals across community wellbeing, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

· Contribute to governance excellence and continuous improvement by coordinating compliance and policy implementation, and providing leadership relief for the Director when required.

Want to learn more? Click "Apply" for the full position description.

Who we’re looking for

You are a proactive leader who believes in excellence and is highly motivated to achieve for our Council and our 800-strong community. You are an excellent communicator, a collaborative team player, and someone who embodies our values of Respect, Communication, Fun and Humour, Pride, Trust, and Teamwork.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in accounting, business or commerce Demonstrated experience in local government with a strong track record in economic development, community engagement, and tourism strategy.

Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust, support team development, and foster professional relationships across Council functions and external bodies.

Expertise in financial and corporate governance, including budgeting, compliance, and service improvement, backed by strong communication and negotiation capabilities.

Ideally, you will also have:

Membership of a nationally recognised accounting body.

Familiarity with industry innovations in local government, including sustainability initiatives, digital transformation, and change management practices.

Experience leveraging business software for financial management, asset tracking, records management, and strategic planning across corporate services.

Why Quilpie Shire Council?

We’re a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As Deputy Director Corporate Services, you will be part of a driven executive leadership team that’s recognised for our forward-thinking approach and the energy and smarts we bring to new projects. We’ve set a target to increase our Shire’s population to 1,000 people - and each contribution you make will help us achieve our vision.

While we support you to achieve and grow, balance matters. We encourage you to have a life outside of work, and when it’s only a two-minute commute home, the afternoons and evenings are truly yours.

Plus, living in Quilpie Shire is a life-enriching experience. Here, you’ll be part of a connected community where you’ll build real relationships. You’ll also soak in spectacular landscapes, enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities, access excellent medical care, and so much more.

You’ll also be rewarded for your commitment with a range of benefits, including:

Salary packaging options

Our annual Wellbeing initiatives offering everything from subsidised programs, free hearing and skin checks to healthy cooking workshops and advice on super retirement fund options

Multiple staff social functions throughout the year to celebrate our successes with our families

Boost your career in a place that feels like home

For more information on this opportunity and to apply, please click the “Apply” button above. All applicants will receive a response.

Applications close Thursday 14 August.

Quilpie Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values all people. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.