Director Healthy Communities (interim)

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, and
• 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 includes the following business areas:

• Community Wellbeing
• Community Partnerships
• Economy and Culture
• Bushfire Recovery Program
• Healthy Loddon Campaspe – Health Broker.

Our ideal candidate

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.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

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.