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 Community and Business Development 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 Community and Business Development, you will be pivotal to ensuring Quilpie Shire’s economic and business growth, prosperity and livability. Reporting to the Director Community and Business Development, you will drive strategic and operational outcomes across our key corporate plan priorities of Flourishing Economy and Great Place to Live.

This influential position offers you the chance to lead a diverse team and make a significant contribution to a community that’s pushing for great.

With integrity and pride, you will:

Lead the development and implementation of economic, business and tourism strategies to drive growth and diversification across Quilpie Shire.

Strengthen community wellbeing through inclusive events, local initiatives and services that support lifestyle, connection, and social resilience across the Shire.

Collaborate across Council teams to guide operational delivery, support rural lands protection, and step into leadership when required to ensure continuity and excellence.

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:

A degree in Economics, Regional/Community Development, Tourism and Event Management, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Business, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in local government with a strong track record in economic development, community engagement, and tourism strategy.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to foster trust, collaborate across teams, and deliver community-centred programs with integrity and pride.

Ideally, you will also have:

Experience in managing budgets, grant reporting/acquittal, and resource allocation within a local government setting.

Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, secure grants, and lead initiatives that foster innovation, sustainability, and regional growth.

Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, strategic event delivery, data analysis, and driving continual improvement across services and programs.

Why Quilpie Shire Council?

We’re a Council with big ideas and bold energy. As Deputy Director Community and Business Development, 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.