About Us

Located in Far West Queensland, in the heart of the Channel Country, the Barcoo is one of the more remote shires with an area of 61,974 square kilometres in far Western Queensland, incorporating the townships of Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.

The Barcoo Shire lays claim to the most exceptionally unique place in Australia, and the world. It is the only place where two prominent and significate inland rivers meet to form a creek. The Thomson and Barcoo rivers become Cooper's Creek.

Barcoo Shire is the gateway to Birdsville, Bedourie, Innaminka, Quilpie, Longreach and Winton.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a finance, corporate services, governance, procurement, ICT or public sector professional who is looking to transition into a broader executive role with genuine influence, responsibility and career development.

Working directly with the Chief Executive Officer, you will help shape the future of our unique shire while building valuable executive leadership experience.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Finance and budgeting
- Governance and compliance
- Information technology and business systems
- Procurement and contract management
- Customer and corporate services
- Community services and programs
- Strategic planning and reporting




- Organisational improvement and transformation projects

About You You may currently be a:

- Finance Manager
- Corporate Services Manager
- Governance Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Business Services Manager
- Senior public sector leader
- Local government skilled looking for your first executive appointment

You have demonstrated success leading teams and delivering outcomes, and you're ready to broaden your impact across an organisation. You enjoy solving complex problems, building strong relationships and helping organisations improve the way they work. Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to step into executive leadership and contribute to the long-term success of our community.

Benefits

Barcoo Shire Council prides itself on being able to offer a wide variety of jobs and careers which include:

- Competitive salary + allowances and overtime
- 5 weeks annual leave + loading
- Accommodation available at a subsidised rate
- Flexible work options and
- Training and development opportunities

To apply please upload a current resume to this ad or email [email protected] Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

Barcoo Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Director of Corporate and Community Services (Jundah)
🏢 Barcoo Shire Council
📍 Jundah