Chief Executive Officer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time

Chief Executive Officer - Brisbane City Council

  • Australia's largest local government
  • Drive transformation, change and cost-effectiveness
  • Help lead a thriving world-class city into the future

Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia with over $38 billion in assets, an annual $4 billion budget and over 9,000 staff. Brisbane is going through a period of unprecedented growth, with the economy projected to grow to $275 billion by 2041 and an infrastructure project pipeline surpassing $25 billion. The upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games present a unique opportunity for the CEO to lead the Council during a transformative period to create a vibrant, successful and liveable city for the future.

Utilising experience as a CEO or senior executive in an organisation of scale, you will provide strong leadership for the organisation in accordance with the priorities of the Lord Mayor and Civic Cabinet. This involves implementing policies, programs and initiatives that align with the Administration's objectives and community needs. It will be important to deliver positive, customer-orientated outcomes for the community while maintaining effective working relationships with other government departments, regional authorities and special interest groups.

Commercial acumen, negotiation skills and understanding of governance and risk will be essential. You will focus on delivering world-class services in a commercial and self-sustaining way. Visionary leadership will drive transformational change towards an efficient and customer-focused organisation. This will involve championing initiatives that support business systems and technology, increasing customer satisfaction, directing resources to frontline services and other key priorities.

The highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct are critical, with the ability to align with and promote Council's values paramount.

This is a once in a career opportunity to help lead Brisbane City Council through an exciting period of growth and development and make a significant contribution to the city's future as a global leader in connectivity and innovation.

To view the position description for this opportunity, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Ineke McMahon, Senior Partner, at or Seamus Scanlon at

Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.

Applications close at 5:00pm Monday, 8 July 2024.



  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arete Executive Full time

    Date Posted 29 March 202 Category Chief Executive Officer Employment Full Time Venue Brisbane Leading professional services organisation Brisbane based location Competitive salary packageYou are a well-seasoned Chief Executive Officer with significant leadership and stakeholder management experience in the building/property or professional services...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arete Executive Full time

    Date Posted 9 January 202 Category Chief Executive Officer Employment Full Time Venue Brisbane Leading fire protection and safety organisation Brisbane based location Competitive salary packageYou are a well-seasoned Chief Executive Officer with significant leadership and stakeholder management experience in the building/property or professional services...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Christie Executive Full time

    Farming Communities Australia is a newly formed organisation with the objective of identifying key issues impacting Australian farming communities and the Australian agricultural resource sector.The organisation will act as an independent representative body that will promote, protect and advance the development of the Australian agricultural sector and...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Christie Executive Full time

    Farming Communities Australia is a newly formed organisation with the objective of identifying key issues impacting Australian farming communities and the Australian agricultural resource sector. The organisation will act as an independent representative body that will promote, protect and advance the development of the Australian agricultural sector and...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dean & Ling Executive Full time

    Job Title: Group Chief Executive Officer at Peak Services and Local BuyJoin a dynamic team at Peak Services and Local Buy, created by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) to provide essential professional services and products to local governments. Be part of a group that values expertise and understanding of the sector.Peak Services and...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dean & Ling Executive Full time

    Add expected salary to your profile for insightsPeak Services and Local Buy were created by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) to provide professional services and products that local governments need, delivered by an expert team that knows and understands the sector well.Peak Services and Local Buy are...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dean & Ling Executive Full time

    Add expected salary to your profile for insights Peak Services and Local Buy were created by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) to provide professional services and products that local governments need, delivered by an expert team that knows and understands the sector well. Peak Services and Local Buy are commercial profit-for-purpose...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dean & Ling Executive Full time

    Add expected salary to your profile for insightsPeak Services and Local Buy were created by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) to provide professional services and products that local governments need, delivered by an expert team that knows and understands the sector well.Peak Services and Local Buy are...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Alumni Executive Search Australia Pty Ltd Full time

    Alumni Executive Search Australia Pty LtdLocation Flexible, East Coast, AustraliaiMH is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its integrated mental health services, ensuring the delivery of high quality care and an exceptional patient experience. As a key executive reporting directly to the iMH Board, the CEO will have responsibility for...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Location: Brisbane Job Type: Permanent Salary:$ $300000 per annumContact: Georgie Keating Six Degrees Executive are thrilled to be the exclusive recruitment partner for this consumer brands powerhouse, as they seek a Chief Marketing Officer to join them. _ The Chief Marketing Officer will join an already established but evolving marketing function, with the...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arete Executive Full time

    High-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional foundations, EBITDA, and balance sheets, with a national footprintLean, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving customer-centric company with an agile, growth-focused, and decisive boardAchieving the BHAG's is truly on the cardsHigh-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional foundations,...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arete Executive Full time

    High-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional foundations, EBITDA, and balance sheets, with a national footprint Lean, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving customer-centric company with an agile, growth-focused, and decisive board Achieving the BHAG's is truly on the cards High-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dean & Ling Executive Full time

    BuildSkills Australia is an Australian Jobs and Skills Council (JSC) and the voice of the building, construction, property, civil infrastructure and water sectors. Providing independent advice on current, emerging, and future workforce, skills, and vocational training needs, BuildSkills Australia works with employers, unions, state and territory governments,...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arete Executive Full time

    High-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional foundations, EBITDA, and balance sheets, with a national footprintLean, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving customer-centric company with an agile, growth-focused, and decisive boardAchieving the BHAG's is truly on the cardsHigh-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional foundations,...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Alumni Executive Search Australia Pty Ltd Full time

    Alumni Executive Search Australia Pty Ltd Location: Flexible, East Coast, Australia iMH is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its integrated mental health services, ensuring high-quality care and an exceptional patient experience. As a key executive reporting directly to the iMH Board, the CEO will have strategic and operational...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arete Executive Full time

    High-growth, privately owned organisation with exceptional foundations, EBITDA, and balance sheets, with a national footprint Lean, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving customer-centric company with an agile, growth-focused, and decisive board Achieving the BHAG's is truly on the cards About the Opportunity This is one of those rare opportunities where...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sri Pte Ltd Full time

    Chief Executive Officer - Venue Management Association Chief Executive Officer - Venue Management Association (VMA)About TheVMA: The VMA is dedicated to the growth and success of the venue management industry in the Asia Pacific region, engaging through professional development, education and networking platforms.It draws from the very best talent in the...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Nundah Private Hospital Full time

    Chief Executive Officer - Private HospitaliMH is the shared vision of Aurora Healthcare, one of Australia's largest mental healthcare providers, and Medibank Private, Australia's largest private health insurer, to introduce a new and innovative model of private mental health care.iMH has people at the heart of everything we do. We value and respect the...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Nundah Private Hospital Full time

    Chief Executive Officer - Private HospitaliMH is the shared vision of Aurora Healthcare, one of Australia's largest mental healthcare providers, and Medibank Private, Australia's largest private health insurer, to introduce a new and innovative model of private mental health care. iMH has people at the heart of everything we do. We value and respect the...


  • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Nundah Private Hospital Full time

    Chief Executive Officer - Private Hospitali MH is the shared vision of Aurora Healthcare, one of Australia's largest mental healthcare providers, and Medibank Private, Australia's largest private health insurer, to introduce a new and innovative model of private mental health care.i MH has people at the heart of everything we do.We value and respect the...