The City of West Torrens is seeking an accomplished General Manager, Corporate Services to join its Executive Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and long-term financial sustainability.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide executive leadership and operational management across a broad corporate portfolio encompassing financial services, people, procurement and safety, compliance, and information services. A key focus will be providing exceptional financial leadership, including oversight of Council’s budget, financial operations, forecasting, long-term financial planning and reporting.

As a trusted adviser to the CEO and Council, you will provide high-quality strategic and policy advice, strengthen organisational performance and drive continuous improvement. You will build and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration and innovation, and ensure corporate services deliver excellent outcomes for the organisation and community.





You will be a commercially astute and politically aware executive with significant senior leadership experience and exceptional financial and budgeting expertise. Your background will include influencing organisational strategy, shaping and evaluating business plans, developing policy, and leading qualified teams within a complex environment. Sound knowledge of information technology, procurement and contract administration is also required.

A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline is essential. Postgraduate qualifications, CPA or CA credentials and local government experience will be highly regarded.

This is a rare opportunity for a values-driven executive to influence the future of a progressive Council while contributing to excellent services and sustainable outcomes for a diverse community.

Confidential enquiries and requests for a briefing document can be made by contacting Morton Philips on (08) 8210 8510 8210 8510). Applications are welcome through SEEK and addressed to Phil Morton and Jedda Gito.

📌 General Manager Corporate Services (Adelaide)
🏢 Morton Philips
📍 Adelaide