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Interim placement opportunities

Step into critical roles when councils need you most

Would you enjoy taking on a chief executive or general manager role, or working as a director or senior manager, for one to six months?

This could suit you if you have:

  • A solid background in senior local government management
  • A high-achieving, proven business leader able to step into critical roles at short notice
  • Able to work away from home on a temporary basis to assist rural or remote councils
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Extend your career

Take on short and long-term assignments that keep you doing what you do best.

02

Fast-track your experience

Increased scope to work across different environments and organisations.

03

Deliver effective outcomes

As an independent leader it is often easier to achieve the required results.

04

Expand your network

Meeting more people across the sector leads to a wider professional network.

05

Greater flexibility

Assignments are usually short to medium term, so you choose what suits you.

Current interim opportunities

Assignments we are recruiting for right now. Register once below and we will match you with any suitable role.

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Accountant / Treasurer

Step in to keep month-end, budgets and statutory financial reporting running smoothly for a western NSW council.

  • Western NSW
Open

Chief Financial Officer

Lead the finance function for an energy sector client, covering reporting, budgets and the commercial advice the executive team relies on.

  • Energy sector client
Open

Director Corporate Services

Hold the corporate services portfolio for a Cape York council, spanning finance, governance, records and business support.

  • Cape York QLD
Open

Director Corporate Services

Take the corporate services reins for a Darwin based council, across finance, governance, information technology and business support.

  • Darwin NT
Open

Director Corporate Services

Bring senior corporate services experience to a Torres Strait council, working across finance, governance and business support in a remote island setting.

  • Torres Strait QLD
Open

Director Corporate Services

Keep finance, governance and corporate support running for a Sunshine Coast organisation while the executive team focuses on delivery.

  • Sunshine Coast QLD
Open

Director Council and Community Services

Oversee council and community services in the Top End, from local service delivery to the programs that keep remote communities supported.

  • Top End NT
Open

Director Development Services

Lead planning, building and development services for a central west NSW council, keeping assessments moving and statutory obligations met.

  • Central West NSW
Open

Director Infrastructure Services

Take charge of infrastructure services for a Sunshine Coast organisation, covering roads, assets and the capital works program.

  • Sunshine Coast QLD
Open

Director of Infrastructure

Guide the infrastructure portfolio for a New England council, from asset management and capital delivery to the day-to-day works program.

  • New England NSW
Open

General Manager

Step into the top job at a Hunter region council, providing steady executive leadership and keeping the organisation delivering for its community.

  • Hunter Region NSW
Open

Governance Coordinator

Support a far north Queensland council with governance, policy, council meetings and the compliance work that keeps decision-making sound.

  • Far North QLD
Open

Group Manager Infrastructure and Environment

Lead infrastructure and environmental services for a regional Northern Territory council, covering assets, works delivery and environmental compliance.

  • Regional NT
Open

Human Resources Manager

Run the human resources function for a Cape York council, from recruitment and employee relations to the everyday support managers rely on.

  • Cape York QLD
Open

Manager Health and Development

Head up environmental health, building and development functions for a western NSW council, keeping assessments and regulatory work on track.

  • Western NSW
Open

Manager Infrastructure Delivery

Drive the capital works program for a New England council, keeping projects moving on time, on budget and on the ground.

  • New England NSW
Open

Manager Water and Wastewater

Take responsibility for water and wastewater operations at a north west NSW council, covering treatment, networks and regulatory compliance.

  • North West NSW
Open

Record Management Coordinator

Coordinate records and information management for an outback Queensland council, covering recordkeeping practice, systems and statutory compliance.

  • Outback QLD
Open

Senior Project Manager

Deliver major projects for a Cape York council, managing scope, contractors and budgets in one of the most remote parts of the country.

  • Cape York QLD
Open

Workplace Health and Safety Adviser

Strengthen workplace health and safety for a Cape York council, from risk and incident management to practical coaching for crews on site.

  • Cape York QLD
Who you would work with

Councils our interims support

Register and you could join our interim leaders, currently placed with councils and organisations like these across Australia.

  • North Burnett Regional Council
  • Tenterfield Shire Council
  • City of Launceston
  • Tiwi Islands Regional Council
  • West Arnhem Regional Council
  • Banana Shire Council
  • Torres Strait Island Regional Council
  • Yass Valley Council
  • Barcoo Shire Council
  • Narrabri Shire Council
  • Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC)
  • Roper Gulf Regional Council
  • Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council
  • Weddin Shire Council

Register your interest in interim roles

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Consultants & associates

Join our associate network

We work with experienced consultants and associates across a range of specialisations. If you would like to be considered for project work, register your details with us.

Areas we engage associates in

  • Executive staff recruitment
  • Leadership development
  • Organisation structure and service reviews
  • Executive coaching
  • Internal audit
  • Councillor development
  • Fraud investigation
  • Performance management

As a legal requirement, all consultants and associates must have a registered Australian Business Number (ABN).

Register as a consultant or associate

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