Well supported role with talented Executive and Governance focused Board Thorough and well documented Strategic Plan Located in Alice Springs, NT - Relocation Assistance Provided About the Organisation
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) is a Local Government entity that operates in the Northern Territory. CDRC's boundaries are just north of Alice Springs and from the Queensland Border to the Western Australia border covering a land area of 282,064km2. CDRC builds sustainable communities through traditional local government services such as waste management, road repair and upgrades, and community services. CDRC builds local employment pathways through Community Development Program (CDP) provision as well as through increasing flexible local employment opportunities, and ensuring that community services provide culturally appropriate, community-led outcomes.
To learn more about Central Desert Regional Council, please visit the organisations website:
About the Role
As the CEO, you will establish and lead a purposeful and passionate organisation and create a working environment that you can be proud of. You will work to deliver exceptional customer service to the Council and Communities, whilst always striving to find ways to make the organisation more efficient and effective. You will deliver this work in collaboration with the senior leadership team and in consultation with the elected members.
The CEO will implement Council's mission, vision, values, policies, accountability, and compliance with all relevant Acts, laws, regulations, and policies. Through an advanced understanding of community trends, the environment, and policy implications, the CEO will evaluate complex and strategic issues, assess options and risk, and make effective decisions.
Pay and Benefits
The total remuneration package is $315,000 per annum and includes a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
11.5% Superannuation contribution 6 weeks' Annual Leave and 15 Days Personal Leave accrued per year 17.5% Leave Loading 15 Public Holiday days per year Fringe tax benefits including: Full use of vehicle Private home phone/mobile phone Personal Computer Housing subsidy of $500/week Professional Memberships and Subscriptions Relocation Expenses This is a three (3) year fixed term, full-time position About You
Central Desert Regional Council is looking for a current CEO or a seasoned senior executive within a similar industry and/or organisation looking to step into a CEO role. Candidates should have a strong grasp of governance, planning, professional management, excellent interpersonal skills, and appropriate qualifications. Ideally, candidates will have gained knowledge, skills, and experience through work experiences in local government, utility, or similar positions/industries. CDRC is looking for a resilient leader with the ability to persevere to achieve intended outcomes. The ideal CEO will be a transformational leader that enjoys working in a community and can positively impact the organisation.
With an expert knowledge of financial, staff management, and governance disciplines the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous culture with the capacity to work alongside active and involved elected members. Exceptional communication skills and deep values will enable the right candidate to create a positive culture and deliver outcomes while managing risk and driving community satisfaction and engagement. CDRC is looking for a CEO with strong conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to apply these in strategic planning, business development, advocacy, and financial management. Suitable candidates should be able to problem solve using creative thinking and drive positive and sustainable change.
Selection Criteria
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
Highly developed team building and leadership skills, proven capacity to direct. Excellent presentation, communication, and representation skills and the ability to act as a public spokesperson, calling upon, well-developed verbal and written communication skills. Contemporary knowledge of community development and community engagement practice. Deep knowledge of governance and ability to provide high level advice to Council and its Committee on financial risk, people management, services, disaster management and organisational continuity. Proven Chief Executive Officer, Director, or Local Government and/or experience in leading organisations which provide services to the community, including knowledge of financial management, employee management, continuous improvement, and governance discipline. Experience in dealing with stakeholders at senior levels in government, industry and communities, and the capacity to work with councillors, communities, and local stakeholders. For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description
Cultural Diversity
The Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All enquiries are welcome
Initial confidential enquiries may be directed to John Broweleit, Managing Director, ANSON Management Consulting by telephoning or sending an email to:
Application Instructions
Prior to applying, please request a copy of the Application Pack that will contain the Position Description, Selection Criteria, and other relevant documents by emailing Joanne at: with the subject line: CEO Application Pack - CDRC
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a covering letter/statement addressing the selection criteria and current Resume via the 'Apply' link on this page or via our website 'Vacancies' page:
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information and you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application before applying for the vacancy. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include: A maximum two (2) page covering Letter/statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the Council A current Resume outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position Contact details of two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager (this can be provided later in the process and is not required at the time of applying) After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email within 2-4 hours confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, or if you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please email Joanne at:
Applications must be submitted online before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 23rd of September 2024 . Applications must be submitted online; proforma, faxed, hand delivered, posted, emailed and late applications are not accepted.
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