Central Highlands Regional Council is based in Emerald, a vibrant regional hub surrounded by stunning landscapes and open green spaces, offering all the essential amenities for comfortable modern living. Emerald provides an idyllic "tree change" lifestyle with family-friendly communities, parks, botanical gardens, and a welcoming local culture. Its the perfect balance of professional opportunity and relaxed regional living. About the Role Council is seeking a strategic commercial leader to take on a two-year fixed-term position leading two major business units. Reporting to the Director Communities, you will shape governance, strategy, and commercial structures, deliver financial analysis and business cases, and progress initiatives for growth, diversification, and overall enhanced performance. You will work closely with executive leadership, regulators, industry partners, and community stakeholders, with oversight of operational managers to ensure compliant, efficient, high-performing operations. This role is central to guiding commercial decisions that shape long-term organisational and regional outcomes. About You You are a seasoned commercial leader with experience managing complex, high-value projects, business units, or portfolios possibly from business development, corporate advisory, finance, consulting, commercial law, asset management, or comparable senior roles. You offer : Strong commercial and financial acumen: business development, financial analysis, and strategic planning Demonstrated leadership experience, with team management and mentoring Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging across industry, regulators, commercial partners, and community stakeholders Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and risk frameworks in complex or regulated environments Enterprise risk management and assurance skills, with ability to identify and manage operational and strategic risks High-level analytical and problemsolving abilities, capable of translating complexity into clear, actionable strategies Familiarity with publicsector or regulatory compliance and legislative obligations Strong adaptability and autonomy, with capacity to manage multiple priorities in mediumtolarge organisations Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, law, governance, economics, corporate planning, or a related discipline or substantial equivalent experience are required. Benefits Two-year fixed-term contract with significant scope and responsibility Competitive remuneration including % superannuation Relocation support and subsidised accommodation (as required) Private vehicle use Opportunity to shape major commercial operations with long-term regional significance Supportive professional environment committed to sustainable development, service quality, and community wellbeing The chance to embrace a relaxed, familyfriendly regional lifestyle in a vibrant and welcoming community How to Apply To access a detailed information pack, go to Central Highlands Regional Council Manager Commercial Services Information Pack. To apply, go to uandu.com / jobs and search under . For a confidential discussion, call Celine Di Lauro on . Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 7th January At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via or phone the abovementioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrierfree and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u''s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at . Please submit your resume in Word format only. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Manager Commercial Services