Gilgandra Shire Council (Council) has commenced the recruitment process for a permanent General Manager, seeking an experienced leader to guide the organisation through its next phase and help deliver Council’s long-term priorities for the community.
The position is being advertised through specialist local government executive recruitment firm Leading Roles, with applications closing Monday, 14 September 2026.
Mayor Doug Batten said appointing the right General Manager was an important step for Council as it continued to deliver major projects and plan for the future.
“The General Manager will play a key leading role in continuing to deliver for our community, progressing Council’s strategic priorities and overseeing major projects, including the new Sewer Treatment Plant, Gilgandra Recreation Centre and the wider Hunter Park Precinct.
Council has an ambition to grow our population Towards 5000, and we need strong leadership to help us build on the foundations that have been established and take advantage of the opportunities ahead.
With so many exciting projects underway and planned for the future, we look forward to a comprehensive recruitment process to identify the right leader to take Council forward and build on the momentum we have created over recent years.”
Council has engaged Leading Roles to deliver the recruitment process, with the appointment to be overseen by Council’s Recruitment Panel and conducted in accordance with the NSW Office of Local Government’s Guidelines for the Appointment and Oversight of General Managers.
Ms Kathryn Larkin will continue as Interim General Manager while the recruitment process is undertaken, ensuring continuity of leadership and Council operations throughout the process.
The position advertisement, information package and application portal are available through Leading Roles website; leadingroles.com.au/job/general-manager-4007.
