Director Healthy Communities (interim)

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Full time, fixed term to 24 December 2026 Senior Officer, attractive remuneration

Closing date:

12pm on Monday 16 March 2026

With the planned departure of the long-serving Chief Executive Officer and Director Healthy Communities over the coming months, this interim opportunity has been created to ensure the continued strong leadership of the Healthy Communities Directorate while Council finds its next Chief Executive Officer, and in turn a permanent Director Healthy Communities is appointed.

Applicants seeking either a short-term contract or possible secondment opportunity are encouraged to apply.

The role During your 8 months in this senior leadership role, you will:

Contribute to leading the organisation in an outstanding executive team,

Work closely with a positive, supportive team of Councillors,

Lead a passionate and enormously capable staff,

Engage with a wide range of community and government partners to continue supporting and improving the wellbeing of our residents and business communities.

The Directorate The Directorate includes the following business areas:

Community Wellbeing

Community Partnerships

Economy and Culture

Bushfire Recovery Program

Healthy Loddon Campaspe – Health Broker

Qualifications The right person for the role will have:

Proven experience and success in a senior leadership role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A track record of leading positive organisational culture and performance

Relevant qualifications and experience in a related field

An ability to build and maintain trust and confidence with staff, Councillors, and community partners

Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Contact If you would like to discuss the role please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Darren Fuzzard, via his Executive Assistant, Peta Fenton, on 5471 1704.

Application requirements Please ensure your application includes:

A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position

A copy of your current resume

Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.

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