Chief Executive Officer

4 days ago

Hervey Bay, Australia Leading Roles Full time

Chief Executive Officer
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Location: Hervey Bay, Queensland

  • Lead one of Australia's fastest-growing regional councils
  • Drive growth, renewaland strategic transformation
  • Shape a region with a proud historyand a bold future
Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an accomplished, community-focused Chief Executive Officer to lead one of Australia's most dynamic and fast-growing local government areas through a period of growth, renewal and strategic change.

The Fraser Coast is home to a vibrant and diverse community across 20 towns and settlements, with a proud history and a bold vision for the future. The incoming CEO will succeed a long-serving and highly regarded incumbent, inheriting a strong organisational culture and a committed workforce, alongside significant opportunities and challenges in infrastructure, financial sustainability and community engagement.

Reporting to the Mayor and Councillors, the CEO will:
  • Lead the organisation through a critical strategic planning cycle, ensuring fiscal discipline, infrastructure prioritisation and service affordability.
  • Bring stability and cohesion to the executive leadership team, attracting and retaining high-calibre talent.
  • Champion innovation and purposeful change in systems, technology and service delivery.
  • Represent the Fraser Coast with credibility across local, state and national forums, advocating for regionally significant projects and funding priorities.
  • Maintain strong relationships with Elected Members, providing apolitical, high-quality advice to guide complex decisions.
Council is seeking a leader with exceptional judgement, strategic and commercial acumen, and a track record of success in senior executive roles within local government or comparable public organisations. The role demands a capacity to balance ambition with fiscal constraint, to work constructively with diverse stakeholders, and to be visible and engaged in civic life.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity in a region poised for transformation. The successful candidate will combine operational competence with a deep commitment to public value, ensuring that the Fraser Coast continues to be a great place to live, work and invest.

For a proven executive ready to make a lasting impact, this is an exceptional career opportunity.

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