CEO (CEO & General Management) Full time Located at the Heart of the Limestone Coast region, the Naracoorte Lucindale district offers a huge variety of attractions, from the many great townships, breathtaking scenery, abundance of wildlife, wetlands of international importance, and South Australia's only World Heritage Area with the Naracoorte Caves preserving Australia's most complete marsupial fossil record. It is home to the largest living red gum, the biggest Field Days, fresh local produce, fine wine, and unique attractions.
An exciting lifestyle opportunity has arisen for a Chief Executive Officer to join this community-focused Council and lead a supportive Executive Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist Council to govern and manage its district at the local level and to act as a representative, informed and responsible decision-maker in the interests of its community. Fulfil the accountabilities and requirements of the role of Chief Executive Officer as defined by the Local Government Act, 1999 (SA), and other legislation. Be a progressive leader, promoting a positive culture of strong performance and continuous improvement. Manage the day-to-day operations and affairs of the Council to achieve optimum financial performance and utility of organisational assets and human resources to ensure that services provided to the community are of a standard of excellence. Support the Council to develop a well-planned district that meets the current and future needs of the community and promotes economic prosperity. Effectively engage with the community and other relevant stakeholders. Promote and foster a positive culture of risk management and work health & safety across the organisation. We are seeking a passionate, progressive, and collaborative executive who is committed to delivering the Council's and community's vision. You will be people-focused, an effective relationship builder, and your outstanding communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills will enable you to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will bring strong emotional intelligence, political astuteness, sound business acumen, and an adaptable mindset. Your confident 'hands-on' leadership will inspire an engaged workforce that is customer-focused and dedicated to continuously advancing service excellence. To succeed, you will need to be an enthusiastic, outcome-focused, strategic thinker. It is preferred that you have a sound understanding of the Local Government sector to provide sound governance and support to the Mayor and Council Members.
To register your interest in this role and download a Candidate Information Pack, please visit mcarthur.com.au and reference job number J6363. Confidential phone enquiries are welcome by calling Rebecca Hunt - General Manager Recruitment and HR Consulting on .
Confidentiality is assured. We're actively shortlisting candidates, so if this role aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply soon.
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