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Director Corporate & Governance Services

Moyne Shire Council
Port Fairy, VIC
A$227,000 p/a
Government & Defence → Government - Local
Contract
On-site

Posted 26 days ago


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Moyne Shire Council – Director Corporate and Governance Services

Port Fairy, south-west Victoria

Ready to combine a rewarding executive career with an unbeatable coastal lifestyle? At Moyne Shire Council, you don’t have to choose between professional purpose and personal wellbeing — here, you can truly have it all.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while living in one of Victoria’s most stunning coastal regions, renowned for its natural beauty, strong communities and vibrant local culture.

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director Corporate and Governance Services.

In this pivotal role, you’ll guide, inspire and lead a diverse portfolio of essential functions that support the organisation’s success and sustainability. Your key areas of responsibility will include:

Financial Services

Information Communication Technology

Customer Service

Administration and Information Services

People & Culture

Procurement and Contracts

Risk Management

Corporate Planning

Governance Services

Organisational Performance

You’ll be responsible for driving excellence, enhancing performance, and delivering strategic outcomes across the organisation — all while championing innovation, accountability and collaboration.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an accomplished, values-driven senior leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about public service. You will bring:

Proven senior executive experience — ideally within Local Government or a similarly complex public or private sector setting

Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of governance, risk and performance frameworks

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders

A genuine commitment to community outcomes and organisational excellence

Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, management, finance, or a related field

Your ability to think strategically while leading operational performance will be key to your success in this high-impact role.

What We Offer

A strategic leadership role where your work will directly benefit our organisation and community

A dynamic and supportive executive team committed to innovation and collaboration

An attractive executive remuneration package and performance-based contract of up to four years

A chance to live and work in one of Victoria’s most desirable lifestyle locations

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact CEO Mark Eversteyn on 1300 656 564, and visit moyne.vic.gov.au/Employment to apply

Applications for this position close 10am Monday 13 October 2025


About Moyne Shire Council

Port Fairy, VIC, Australia

From the rolling green pastures that support the dairy industry to the stunning coastline beaten by waves for thousands of years, Moyne Shire is a diverse and exciting region.

Moyne is an area where you can feel at home in a spectacular natural landscape, with a strong community spirit and vibrant lifestyle to match.

Moyne Shire indeed lives up to its vision statement – a safe, vibrant, liveable, and prosperous community.

Quick facts

Location South-west Victoria, Australia

Area 5,478km2

Townships Port Fairy (population 2,560), Mortlake (pop. 941), Macarthur (pop. 246), Koroit (pop. 1,376), Caramut, Garvoc, Woolsthorpe, Hawkesdale, Kirkstall, Ellerslie, Panmure, Peterborough (pop. 148), Framlingham, Hexham. For a full list of locality names in Moyne Shire, please view a full list here here(PDF, 7KB)

Council offices Port Fairy (administrative centre), Mortlake, Macarthur, Koroit.

Borders Glenelg Shire in the west, Southern Grampians and Ararat Rural City to the north, Corangamite to the east, Warrnambool City Council in the south.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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