Director Wide Bay Water and Waste

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a Director of the Wide Bay Water and Waste Services Directorate.

This is a highly engaging and professionally stimulating role; the Director providing leadership, strategic direction and management to all aspects of Council's water and waste management services.

The Director is a key member of Council's highly regarded executive leadership team and contributes to the strategy and leadership of the organisation. The council is undergoing a culture change programme, and the Director will be a visible and active leader in the creation of a positive, productive and values-based culture.

The CEO expects the Director to invest their time, skills and experience in performance, change management, stakeholder engagement and policy setting, and to engage their management team and organisation in the operational work of the Directorate.

The Directorate is undertaking several large-scale projects which will prepare the community for growth and provide high standards of service. These include;

• Large scale development and renewal of water reticulation and treatment assets,
• Feasibility studies and development of a regional waste facility and aligned services,
• A range of community, and organisational sustainability initiatives within the portfolio, including water re-use, sustainable energy and carbon mitigation activities.

Experience in executive leadership in local government or a local government-aligned utility, and a working history that demonstrates your ability to foster an environment of organisational performance, customer service and collaboration is essential.

This is a four-year full-time executive contract position.

The Fraser Coast sits at the crossroads of the Wide Bay Burnett, one of Australia's fastest-growing regions. This ideal location and affordable relaxed lifestyle, coupled with a diverse industrial base, creates exciting opportunities.

Click below to download the Candidate Information Pack for this role. Click Apply Now to submit your application. For a confidential discussion please contact Mark Ogston on 0407 674 412.

The application period will close at 5pm on Wednesday 5th December 2018.