Chief Executive Officer

1 week ago


Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Leading Roles Full time

Chief Executive Officer
Bundaberg Regional Council | QLD

  • Key leadership role for an experienced Local Government CEO
  • Live in a tropical region on the cusp of the Great Barrier Reef
  • Attractive salary and lifestyle benefits.
Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking an experienced and engaged Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through a period of renewal and transformation, focusing on greater organisational effectiveness and transparency.

Reporting to the Mayor and Councillors, the ideal candidate will be an experienced local government leader with strong financial acumen and exceptional engagement skills who will build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders while creating a positive, high performing organisational culture.

Key responsibilities:
  • Create alignment between the Elected Members, the council and the community, ensuring strategic planning and operational focus areas reflect community priorities.
  • Provide high level advice and guidance to the Mayor and Elected Members.
  • Oversee Council operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with a keen focus on financial management of budgets and resources.
  • Develop and maintain constructive relationships and productive partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build a positive, high performing, future-focused organisational culture that aligns to Council's values.
Qualifications, skills and attributes

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading the strategic direction of a local government entity, with a focus on performance improvement and financial sustainability. Additionally, the candidate should have a proven track record in engaging communities and stakeholders to achieve customer-focused outcomes. A relevant degree qualification in Business/Management or a related field will be highly regarded.

Working and Living in the Region

The Bundaberg Region is located at the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, and spans 6451 square kilometres and is home to a population of residents. The region offers a relaxed lifestyle with beautiful beaches, fishing, diving and boating, along with a thriving sugar and horticultural industry with the region experiencing steady growth in population numbers.

How to Apply

Please visit to download the Executive Information Package or contact Belinda Walker on Applications close 5pm Monday 20 May 2024.

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