The Location
Waratah-Wynyard, the heart of Tasmania's beautiful northwest.
The Waratah-Wynyard Council area, bounded by the Bass Strait to the north, and surrounded by idyllic countryside includes the coastal towns and villages of Wynyard, Somerset, Boat Harbour and Sisters Beach, the rural town of Yolla and the historic mining towns of Waratah and Corinna.
Renowned for its spectacular springtime tulip displays, Waratah-Wynyard is serviced by Burnie airport with direct flights to Melbourne and just a few hours' drive to Launceston. With a growing population of approximately 15,000, Waratah-Wynyard is a welcoming and thriving community offering a range of facilities.
An exciting opportunity now exists for a leader who is passionate about local government and community, to lead Waratah-Wynyard Council into the future.
The Role
The role of General Manager supports councillors, staff and the community in developing and delivering a clear vision for a vibrant and sustainable region. This role will build on the existing culture of continuous improvement in the organisation and demonstrate a commitment to the Waratah-Wynyard municipal area and the surrounding region, its people and the future.
Functionally, the role of General Manager exercises overall responsibility for the operations of Council as laid out and in compliance with the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas).
As such, the role supports the development and implementation of Council's overall strategy including the development of policy, oversight and financial management of the Council together with communication and promotion of Council's policies and procedures to the community.
About You
This is a unique opportunity and one which will suit an individual seeking a rewarding and challenging role in a true lifestyle environment. To be successful in this role you will have a history of leading organisations through periods of growth and change, building cultures that you and the organisation are proud of and being firmly focused on outcomes.
As would be expected of such a role, highly developed communication and advocacy skills are essential, as is the ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.
Familiarity with relevant legislation within the Local Government context is essential, as is knowledge and understanding of the changing social, political, and economic issues facing the local government sector.
The Waratah-Wynyard region is continuing on a path of growth and change of which the General Manager will play a pivotal role. Be part of its success.
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Midnight 4th December 2024
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