Job Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Job Type: | Contract Full Time |
Location: | Moranbah |
Classification: | Executives |
Client: | Isaac Regional Council |
Reference: | 3113 |
Job Published: | 18 Apr 2024 |
Closing Date: | 06 May 2024 |
Job Description
Chief Executive Officer | Isaac Regional Council | Moranbah, Queensland
Isaac Regional Council is seeking an experienced local government leader for the role of Chief Executive Officer. The successful applicant will be empowered to deliver the Council’s vision “To pursue long-term sustainable futures for Isaac’s communities”.
The Isaac Region is one of Australia's largest resource regions, with a strong agricultural presence and emerging tourism and renewables sectors.
The CEO's responsibilities are unusual for a regional council CEO position, and will necessitate:
highest levels of stakeholder engagement in government and industry,
deep local government experience,
expertise in managing local government organisations, and
maintaining a well-informed, strategic perspective on the Council’s role in meeting the Isaac Region's opportunities and challenges.
Mayor and Council Overview:
Mayor Vea Vea now leads a Council that has a blend of mature, credible and experienced councillors, who have been recently joined by a group of highly accomplished newly elected members. Their focus is on community sustainability and development, including support for the development and progress of industry in the region and preparing for future economic transitions.
Experience, Capabilities and Skills:
The Isaac Regional Council CEO role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative change, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong local government leadership background, expertise in sustainable service delivery, and the technical competency to support the Council's growth agenda.
CEO success profile:
· Experience and success in providing visionary leadership and strategic direction a local government organisation of a similar size and complexity to the Isaac Regional Council
· Expertise in collaboratively developing a strategically aligned council organisation that promotes economic growth, infrastructure development and social well-being.
· Leadership founded upon transparent governance practices, including fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance and stakeholder communication.
· A mindset that rigorously fosters a culture of innovation, inclusivity and accountability within the organisation, empowering staff to deliver exceptional services and outcomes.
· Excellence in stakeholder engagement, focused on building and nurturing strategic, outcomes focused partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and community organisations.
If you possess the skills and experience to meet these challenges and drive positive change, we encourage you to apply for this role. Your leadership will shape a sustainable future for Isaac's communities.
How to Apply:
Please download the Executive Information Package or contact Mark Ogston on 0407 674 412 or Belinda Walker on 0411 449 447 for a confidential discussion about the role.
Applications close 5pm Monday 6 May 2024.