Contents

1. CANDIDATE BROCHURE
   1. DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
4. GENERAL MANAGER'S INTRODUCTION
   1. GREG MCDONALD
      1. General Manager
5. COMMUNITY VISION
   1. A quality rural lifestyle in a vibrant, caring and sustainable community.
      1. The Community Vision reflects what matters most to the people of the Upper Hunter.
      2. The vision was developed through consultation with community members. Strong partnerships with community members, groups, local
      3. businesses and State and Federal Government will be essential to successfully achieving the vision.
6. OUR REGION
   1. UPPER HUNTER COUNTRY
      1. It’s a big place, full of wildly different views, passions, stories and traditions. But despite our size, we’re one community, connected to this land and each other by a few distinct characteristics: a hardworking spirit, an appreciation for our productive natural landscape, and true-blue country hospitality.
         1. Upper Hunter Shire is in the Hunter region of New South Wales, around 250 kilometres north of Sydney. It is bordered by Liverpool Plains and Tamworth to the north, Mid- Coast and Dungog to the east, Singleton and Muswellbrook to
         2. the south, and Mid-Western and Warrumbungle to the west. The Shire is a predominantly rural and encompasses a total land area of about 8,100 square kilometres, of which a large proportion is national park and nature reserves. Most of the rural area is used for grazing, dairy farming, horse studs and cropping. The main townships are Scone and Aberdeen to the south, Murrurundi to the north and Merriwa to the west. Nestled among our main townships are many local villages and rural communities.
         3. The Shire is a vibrant rural community, with an economy anchored in cattle, sheep, pig, poultry and cropping industries, supported by a globally recognised
         4. thoroughbred breeding sector. It also benefits from artisanal producers and a strong agribusiness supply chain. While agriculture remains the foundation,
         5. the region is increasingly embracing tourism built around its history, natural landscapes and the appeal of country living.
7. LAND
8. AREA
9. NATIONAL
10. PARKS
11. POPULATION
12. LABOUR
13. FORCE
14. ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTPUT
15. Only a short 90-minute drive from Newcastle and three hours from Sydney, the Upper Hunter Valley offers visitors a true country experience.
16. From the hustle and bustle of city life without venturing far, the Upper Hunter is the ideal lifestyle change.
    1. Some of the Upper Hunter's generous 8,100 square kilometres is devoted to national parks and nature reserves, as well as grazing, cropping, dairy farming and horse studs.
    2. The region is rich in wildlife, with an abundance of birds and native animals.
    3. We also have an enticing selection of award-winning food producers, boutique, cafés and restaurants. There is an annual calendar of festivals and events to experience and enjoy.
    4. The region is famous as the Horse Capital of Australia and is home to many world-renowned horse studs and the headquarters of the Australian Stock Horse Society.
    5. The Upper Hunter is also the gateway to the rugged wilderness of the world heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park where you can lose the worries of the outside world and embrace its rivers, forests and mountainous countryside. Nearby, Lake Glenbawn offers fishing, water sports, and boating, with some gorgeous picnic spots to relax and sample our region's food and wine.
    6. The wide variety and diversity of our National Parks provides a host of choices, from easily accessed picnic grounds to more remote wilderness areas. So whether you are walking, riding, or four-wheel driving, there's a place for you.
    7. The Upper Hunter also has a wide variety of accommodation, from luxury B&Bs to award-winning motels, caravan parks, cabins, farm stays and apartments. So, whether you are looking for a short break or a tree change, the region offers an exciting variety of activities.
    8. Come and experience all the Upper Hunter has to offer!
    9. NARRABRI
    10. COFFS
    11. HARBOUR
    12. TAMWORTH
    13. PORT
    14. MACQUARIE
    15. SCONE
17. UPPER HUNTER
    1. MUSWELLBROOK
    2. NEWCASTLE
    3. BATHURST
    4. SYDNEY
       1. UPPER HUNTER COUNTRY
18. MAJOR EVENTS
    1. From iconic festivals to long-standing traditions,
    2. these events showcase the best of our region
    3. March
    4. Biennial
    5. WARBIRDS OVER SCONE
       1. The largest warbirds air show in the Southern Hemisphere, held biennially at Scone Memorial Airport in the rural Hunter Valley of New South Wales
       2. July
       3. Annually
    6. ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES
       1. A cherished annual event that celebrates the Scottish heritage and culture, held at Jefferson Park in Aberdeen, New South Wales.
    7. The annual festival is a three-day family-friendly event held in Merriwa, New South Wales, celebrating the region’s wool industry, community, and agricultural heritage.
    8. GENERAL
    9. MANAGER
       1. G.McDonald
    10. DIRECTOR,
    11. CORPORATE SERVICES
        1. Vacant
    12. DIRECTOR,
    13. INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
        1. S.Hitchens (Temp)
           1. Manager Information Services
           2. Manager People & Culture
           3. Manager
           4. Finance
19. ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
    1. DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENT
    2. & COMMUNITY SERVICES
       1. M.Pringle
          1. Business Services Team
20. STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHICS
    1. BUDGET:
       1. $100 million approx.
    2. STAFF:
       1. 270 approx.
       2. Council maintains, operates and upgrades the following essential core services for the community:
    3. ROAD NETWORK LENGTH OF 1,770KM
       1. 124km of urban and other roads
       2. 336km of sealed rural roads
       3. 1,136km of unsealed rural roads
       4. 174km of regional state roads
    4. 155 BRIDGES AND
    5. MAJOR CULVERTS
       1. Including 4 timber structures
    6. WATER NETWORK
       1. 278km of pipe work
    7. 5 water treatment plants
       1. 4 pump stations
       2. 23 reservoirs
       3. 9 bores and wells
       4. 7 water filling & standpipe stations
       5. SEWER NETWORK
          1. 146km of pipe work
    8. 4 sewer treatment plants
       1. 18 pump stations
       2. RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITIES
          1. 4 main landfill sites
          2. 1 transfer station
       3. 3 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
       4. 10 COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HALLS
       5. 5 PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES
       6. 3 PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
       7. 3 YOUTH CENTRES AND 1 EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE
       8. TWO APPROVED CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES
          1. Early Leaning Centre (ELC) Long Day Care
          2. Family Day Care (FDC)
       9. 17 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS
       10. 2 LOW INCOME UNITS
       11. 1 EMERGENCY HOUSING PREMISES
       12. 2 ANIMAL SHELTERS
       13. APPROX. 20 EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDINGS
       14. REGIONAL AIRPORT
       15. REGIONAL LIVESTOCK SELLING CENTRE
21. HUNTER WARBIRDS AVIATION ATTRACTION
22. WHITE PARK EQUESTRIAN COMPLEX AND SHOWGROUNDS
23. TOURISM, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
24. SPORTING AND RECREATION FACILITIES PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
25. NUMEROUS COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
26. CARAVAN PARK AND CAMPING GROUNDS
27. 3 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES AND COMMUNITY CONNECT SERVICE
28. SERVICES AUSTRALIA AND SERVICE NSW AGENCIES
29. NUMEROUS PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
30. MORE THAN 119 HECTARES OF RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACES
31. PLANNING, BUILDING AND REGULATORY SERVICES
32. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
33. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT INCLUDING
34. FLOOD WARNING SYSTEMS
35. WASTE EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS
36. JOB DESCRIPTION
    1. DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES
       1. THE ROLE
          1. The Director Corporate Services provides:
          2. An integrated and strategic approach for the operation and delivery of services for the group and organisation.
          3. Provide a coordinated link between the group and the General Manager, and through the General Manager to the Council, Councillors and Community.
          4. Provide organisational leadership and create a working environment that focuses on the efficient and effective delivery of Council services and achievement of organisational goals.
       2. OUR COUNCIL
          1. Encompassing the vibrant towns and
          2. communities of Scone, Aberdeen, Merriwa
          3. and Murrurundi and many smaller villages, the
          4. Upper Hunter Shire covers about 8,100km2,
          5. with a population of approximately 14,500
          6. people. The Upper Hunter Shire is a diverse,
          7. scenic region and a great place to live and work.
          8. Our Council is committed to delivering high
          9. quality, innovative, consistent and responsive
          10. services to the community whilst maintaining a
          11. safe, fair and open workplace where achievements
          12. are recognised and staff are encouraged to develop and grow.
37. SELECTION CRITERIA
    1. High level decision-making, problem solving, time management and prioritisation skills.
    2. Current unrestricted drivers licence.
    3. Desirable
    4. Post graduate qualifications in Management or Local Government.
    5. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and business excellence.
    6. Ability to lead and empower multiple teams to deliver outcomes working across business units and locations, to achieve results.
    7. Experience with the operation of facilities such as saleyards, airports, property, and grant-funded initiatives.
    8. Demonstrated experience in commercial business activities.
    9. Previous Local Government experience.
38. KEY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
    1. Oversee and manage Council’s governance and integrated planning frameworks and processes.
    2. Develop, manage and implement Council’s Business Continuity planning processes.
    3. Provide advice and guidance to the General Manager, Mayor and Council on management issues and matters of procedure and policy relevant to the group.
    4. Communicate and report to the General Manager and Council on any matters which may affect operations of the Council or its relationship with ratepayers or the general public.
    5. Preparation of the group’s Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget for approval by Council.
    6. In conjunction with Senior Management group develop, maintain and review the Community Strategic Plans and Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plans.
39. Monitor progress of the group’s Delivery Program and report to Council monthly on the implementation of the Plan.
40. Oversee the financial control of the group and operation of the budget, including cost inputs such as labour, plant and supplies.
41. Provide governance, compliance and financial guidance and direct managers within the group in meeting their position objectives.
42. Assist in the management, development and implementation of measures to ensure the provision of effective internal and external customer services.
43. Ensure work practices and processes within the group are subject to ongoing review and modification and innovations to facilitate service and performance improvement are fully assessed and, where appropriate, are adopted and implemented.
44. Develop, implement and manage processes for ensuring all stakeholders, including staff, are encouraged to participate in the planning, service delivery and service/work practice review activities conducted within the group and co-ordinated across the organisation.
45. With the Senior Management Group develop policies and administrative principles pertaining to the Corporate Services group.
46. Liaise, where appropriate, with other local authorities and government instrumentalities to promote cooperation and coordination.
47. Attend Council meetings and associated committees, deputations and conferences as required.
48. Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Group.
49. Ensure appropriate systems are established and actions taken to implement the Council’s Work Health and Safety requirements.
50. Ensure environment protection and sustainability issues and considerations are addressed in the planning, reporting and implementation of works undertaken by each section within the group.
    1. Support the General Manager and the Senior Management Group in the development and maintenance of an ongoing organisational development program, including performance reviews, salary systems and staff training programmes.
    2. Ensure group staff comply with all statutory and common law obligations and responsibilities.
    3. Represent Council as requested by the General Manager.
    4. Comply with all reasonable and lawful orders, delegations and directions of the General Manager.
    5. Act as General Manager as and when directed by the General Manager.
    6. Perform the duties of Public Officer.
    7. Actively promote and encourage a good public image of Council.
    8. Other duties as directed, within the skills and capabilities of the employee.
51. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Corporate Services
    2. Provides strategic corporate leadership and governance across the organisation, including governance and compliance, integrated planning and reporting, corporate policy framework, privacy and information access (GIPA and FOI), insurance, business improvement and organisational governance.
    3. Business Services
    4. Leads Council's commercial operations and economic development initiatives, including the saleyards, airport, property management, investment attraction and partnerships that support sustainable economic growth and community prosperity.
    5. Finance
    6. Provides strategic leadership and oversight of Council's financial management functions, ensuring strong financial governance, long-term financial sustainability and legislative compliance. As the organisation's Chief Financial
52. ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
53. Responsible for the provision of professional expertise to Council, management and the group.
54. Ensure all financial records comply with the requirements of the internal controls and operational policies as adopted by the Shire.
55. Provide professional advice on the formulation and development of the strategic planning direction of the organisation in accordance with adopted future vision strategies.
56. Provide professional and technical advice to the organisation and staff to enable policy formulation on all issues within the organisation.
57. Proactively contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation through the Corporate Services Management Team.
58. Lead the division to establish, review, monitor and improve organisation policy and procedures.
59. Actively participate in relevant external committees and address community groups as required.
60. Provide all necessary support to the General Manager, including acting in the position if required.
61. Leadership
62. Build a positive workforce environment and culture through visible and positive leadership.
63. Ensure the application of creativity and innovation when seeking solutions to management challenges.
64. Budget control, preparation and management of the group’s finances.
65. Ensure revenue management processes maximise income, and grant funding initiatives, and business opportunities are actively pursued.
66. Create the annual operational plan for the organisation and set individual objectives for direct reports.
67. Attend Management forums and training as required.
68. Introduce and implement changes to operations to improve productivity and customer service levels.
69. Keep up to date with work health and safety matters.
70. Have an understanding of the nature of the work the organisation does and stay aware of the risks workers and volunteers may face when working for the organisation.
71. Ensure and verify the organisation has available for use, and uses, appropriate resources and processes to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety.
72. Ensure and verify the organisation has processes in place for communicating and considering information regarding work health and safety and responds to the information.
73. Ensure and verify the organisation has, and implements, processes for complying with any duties and requirements under work health and safety (WHS) law.
74. Ensure all team members actively comply with statutory and legal requirements in the areas of risk management including Work Health and Safety.
75. Ensure all injury management processes and legislation are followed correctly including the direct reporting of injuries, accidents and near misses.
    1. Mutual Respect for all people and cultures
76. Ensure staff and community safety
    1. Efficient, effective and reliable service
    2. Honest, open and accountable
    3. Deliver on our commitments
    4. Improved environmental responsibility.
    5. Align individual and team behaviours with the desired organisational culture, including educating team members in relevant policies and procedures.
    6. Customer Service
    7. Lead and promote a strong customer service culture, ensuring a responsive service delivery approach within reasonable timeframes to address the issues and requests of stakeholders.
    8. Build and maintain positive working relationships with all key stakeholders contributing to the overall development and continuous improvement of the Shire.
    9. Ensure practices and procedures reflect excellence in the provision of internal and external customer service by the team.
    10. Ensure the Organisation’s customer service activities are professional and all correspondence is dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
    11. EEO Management
    12. Demonstrate a positive commitment to and compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity legislation, covering all forms of workplace discrimination, harassment and bullying.
    13. Ensure all team members are educated in the EEO policies, and any breaches are addressed as per the grievance process.
    14. RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
        1. Closes 29th Sep 2026
77. CONTACT INFORMATION
    1. GARETH BROADRICK
       1. T: 02 9146 6660
          1. E: [email protected]