Chief Executive Officer
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Located in the beautiful Darling Downs South-West region of Southern Queensland, the Southern Downs local government area is about 160 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD. With bustling rural centres and quaint townships, the region is built on exceptional agriculture and farming foundations and boasts World Heritage listed national parks and recreation areas. The area is also rapidly becoming a gourmet food and wine destination and has an annual calendar full of exciting cultural and sporting events.

Southern Downs Regional Council has an uncompromised focus on ensuring the well-being of the region for its residents and is looking for a driven and innovative CEO who can help ensure Council delivers on its long-term strategic intent as well as the ongoing day-to-day requirements of the community.

As Council's senior executive, you will provide strategic direction and exceptional management across all operations and activities with the emphasis on optimising organisational efficiencies, increased community engagement, and business-wide accountability. You will also be a key advisory and support resource for the Mayor and Elected Members, Directors, Managers, and Council staff.

A contemporary thinking leader with an impressive executive-level resume and relevant tertiary qualifications, you have already proven yourself within complex local government settings where the focus was on astute financial management, direct community engagement, and applying strategic insight. Most importantly, you know how to get the best out of people and build capability through inspirational leadership and a shared culture of collaboration and excellence. Your confidence and credibility make you a natural communicator who easily engages with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders with varied agendas and sensitivities.

This is an exceptional opportunity to have a genuine senior-level influence on the long-term wellbeing and sustainability of both communities and residents. On a personal level, you have a natural inclination to lead with empathy and should have values that align with those of the organisation.

The financial and career benefits offered are impressive while the lifestyle is everything you would expect from stunning regional Queensland.

To download a comprehensive information pack and to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au and search under ref. J6303.

For a confidential discussion, call Julie Barr on (07) 3211 9700.

Applications close November 4th, 2024.