· Newly created role
· Broad portfolio and functional areas
· Hands on driving economic development, visitor economy and community
· Package up to $140,000 per annum including super for outstanding candidate
· Initial housing rental subsidy, nine day fortnight and some workplace flexibility
The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields delivering a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8,000 residents who reside there.
The Council is situated at Quirindi, in the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North-West of Sydney and 45 minutes south from Tamworth. Famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land it’s the perfect place to call home.
In this newly established role, you will be responsible for championing the growth of the local economy and promoting the Liverpool Plains as a desirable destination to live, work, visit and invest.
This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of a broad portfolio spanning destination marketing, business and industry engagement, libraries and cultural services. You will be charged with implementing Council’s new Destination Management Plan and Economic Development Strategy, and developing the new Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Key to your success will be advanced communication and project management skills, enabling you to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders while successfully delivering community and economic development projects, programs and events.
As is typical in rural councils, the team is small, and the work is diverse. This role is suited to a professional who enjoys being across all aspects of community and economic development. You’ll have the autonomy to shape programs end-to-end, from strategy development through to on-the-ground delivery.
If you are looking for an opportunity to have a hands-on role in driving positive community and economic development outcomes in a beautiful part of the New England-North West, then we want to hear from you.
For further information on the role, please download the Candidate Information pack, Position Description and selection criteria from our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms
Applications including a full CV, Covering Letter and response to the position’s Selection Criteria must be completed online through the above website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.
To learn more about the Council visit liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au
For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Peter Evans, Senior Consultant Local Government Management Solutions on 0414 193 770.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026.
