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Lead major commercial operations, shape strategy and governance, and enjoy a tree-change lifestyle in Emerald.

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. It’s the perfect balance of professional opportunity and relaxed regional living.

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.

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:

Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, law, governance, economics, corporate planning, or a related discipline — or substantial equivalent experience — are required.

If you are a senior commercial leader seeking a role where strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and leadership skills can directly influence organisational direction — while enjoying an idyllic “tree-change” lifestyle — we encourage you to apply.

To access a detailed information pack, go to https://www.uandu.com/jobs/manager-commercial-operations-central-highlands. To apply, go to uandu.com/jobs and search under 

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 7th January 2026

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