*Lead change to facilitate Council's ongoing sustainability*Flexible 3–5 year contract*$235,040 - $270,504 p/a TEC inc MV, Super & HousingLocated within the Murraylands Region, the Southern Mallee District Council is a diverse municipality with vast agricultural and horticultural enterprises spread across 5,700 km2. A population just under 2100, two main centres of Lameroo and Pinnaroo both offer significant sporting facilities, community infrastructure, a childcare centre, a hospital with aged care, a school, a retirement village, and swimming pools topped off with recently rejuvenated town centres.Lameroo and Pinnaroo are the major Mallee towns representing a key economic zone on the Mallee Highway between Adelaide and Sydney.Following on from the significant work undertaken by the outgoing CEO focused on sustainability, a dynamic, courageous, and hands-on change leader is now sought who will skilfully work with the Elected Body, staff, and the community to help navigate them on a path to ongoing future success.The CEO is responsible for the effective management and leadership of Council's six Key Result Areas, which are to:Provide quality advice and build a collaborative and positive relationship with CouncilEnsure effective stakeholder management and communicationDeliver sound financial and asset management outcomesProvide strong and effective leadership and human resource managementLead and deliver effective strategic planning and associated objectivesOversee operations management and delivery of major projectsYou will be an existing CEO/General Manager/Director with a proven track record of being able to empathetically review an organisation for improvements, carefully challenge the status quo, and ensure all areas are operating to maximum efficiency.Pragmatically building capacity and capability across a small workforce covering a wide region, you will be self-confident and possess excellent communication skills in all settings.Additionally, you will be a strong and visionary leader with outstanding stakeholder and relationship management capability at all levels.Analytical, data-driven, and financially astute, Council is open to considering candidates from a range of sectors; however, an affinity and/or understanding of how local government operates, and a strong commitment to working within the region for the period of the contract will be essential.Please apply online via the SEEK advertisement quoting reference SMDC231224 on or before 12 midnight 26 January 2025.Enquiries are most welcome by contacting Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969.How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a chief executive officer?Do you have experience in a role which requires relationship management experience?How many years of asset management experience do you have?
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