Program Leader, Partnerships & Special Projects

This position provides high-level executive business support to the CEO and assists the CEO in implementing, managing and reporting on a range of strategic partnerships and special projects, at the highest levels.

It works as part of a dynamic team supporting implementation of a financially self-sufficient, well administrated, Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre – a Centre of Excellence providing local, national and international leadership for planetary health, through a Blue Mountains lens.

The role requires high-level capabilities in executive business support, project management and reporting, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, revenue generation through successful grants and other sources and high-level communication and presentation skills. It supports the Council’s focus, as a City within a World Heritage Area, on being an exemplar Local Government Area in sustainability (environmental, social and economic) and in taking action to restore health of the planet.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $118,950 gross per annum

  + 12% superannuation

  + annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)

  + annual award increase

For further information contact: Rosemary Dillon, CEO, on [0414 195 679](tel:0414 195 679).

Closing date: Sunday, 25 October 2026.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION:  It is preferred that you obtain the position description and information on how to apply from our website, www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs.  Applications addressing the selection criteria, accompanied by a resume, references and copies of qualifications should be emailed to [email protected] prior to closing date.  If you are unable to get access to a computer, hardcopy applications may be posted to Staff Applications, Blue Mountains City Council, Locked Bag 1005, KATOOMBA NSW 2780.