Independent Member

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Shire of Murrindindi, Australia Murrindindi Shire Council Full time
Independent Member - CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee

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Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the appointment as Independent Member of Council's CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee for a period of two (2) years.

Background

On 25 August 2021 Council adopted the CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy in accordance with section 45 of the Local Government Act 2020. This policy establishes a CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee which is comprised of minimum three (3) Councillors and an Independent Member.

The Committee's role is detailed in Council's CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy and includes:

  • preparing relevant documentation including Council reports and contractual documents for Council's approval
  • conducting and maintaining appropriate records regarding the CEO's performance plan and performance reviews
  • reviewing the CEO's Remuneration Package and conditions of employment.

About The Role

The Independant Member's role is to:
  • participate in all Committee meetings
  • provide impartial and expert advice to the Committee
  • facilitate the development of the draft CEO performance criteria and performance review methodology (in consultation with the Committee and the CEO) provide benchmarking and advice to the Committee on an appropriate remuneration.

The Independent Member's initial appointment contract will be for 2 years with the option to re-appoint for a further two, 1-year term extensions. The Independent Member will be entitled to a sitting fee per meeting (which is to be inclusive of meeting attendance, research and meeting preparation) and reimbursement of travel costs (where applicable) in line with relevant ATO rates. For the purpose of this EOI, quotations should be based on 4 Committee Meetings per year.

Selection criteria

The Independent Member will be selected based on the following key competencies:
  • demonstrated human resource management experience and leadership (specifically in the areas of recruitment, benchmarking, performance management and reviews and professional development of executive level staff)
  • experience in senior roles in business and/or the public sector
  • experience working with boards or other governance bodies.

Further information

The Independent Member will be appointed for up to a two-year term, with an option for two, one-year extensions.

Expressions Of Interest Should Detail
  • A description of your skills, experience, qualifications and time availability for the role
  • Your remuneration expectations including sitting fee and any other charges
  • At least two (2) professional referees.

For more information about the role, please contact: Michael Chesworth, Director People and Corporate Performance via email mchesworth@murrindindi.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5772 0333 .

Please forward your Expression of Interest to Michael Chesworth, via email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Expressions of Interest close at 5.00 pm on Thursday 11 September 2025.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelExecutive
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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