Chief Executive Officer

1 week ago

Shellharbour New South Wales, Australia Shellharbour City Council Full time $200,000 - $400,000 per year

Imagine the opportunity - lead an award-winning local government organisation that is progressive, dynamic, financially secure and ushering in an era of change.

Shellharbour City is a shining example of transformation, sustainability and renewal and one of the fastest growing local government areas in NSW. The community is forging a strong local identity, as one of the state's oldest local government areas whilst being one of its newest cities.

Situated 90 minutes south of Sydney, Shellharbour is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia and is home to more than 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's a place of great natural beauty - stretching from the picturesque coastline and beaches in the east to rolling pastures, against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment in the west. With its own airport and with direct flights servicing Melbourne and Brisbane golf course and world class Marina, Shellharbour is a vibrant growing city.

An exciting opportunity now exists for a visionary leader who is passionate about community and local government, to lead Shellharbour City Council into the future.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity in a unique coastal lifestyle location.

The role of
Chief Executive Officer
supports councillors, staff and the community in developing and delivering a clear vision for a vibrant and sustainable Shellharbour region. This role will embed a culture of continuous improvement in the organisation and will provide leadership, foster and drive local economic development at every opportunity, and demonstrate a commitment for the Shellharbour region, its people and the future.

Functionally, the role of the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overall leadership, direction and accountability for the operations and functions of Council. This key role drives the development and delivery of Council's strategic plans, policies and governance frameworks, while ensuring sound financial management. Above all, the CEO is responsible for making sure Council meets its obligations to the community and delivers on its commitments.

About You

Shellharbour is a thriving region which whilst presenting great opportunities brings with it associated challenges. As a highly regarded leader of people, you will have a history of leading organisations and communities through periods of change, building cultures that both you and the organisation are proud of and being firmly focused on outcomes. As would be expected of such a role, highly developed communication and advocacy skills are essential, as is the ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholder groups.

Familiarity of relevant legislation within the Local Government context is preferable, as is knowledge and understanding of the changing social, political, and economic issues facing the local government sector.

Shellharbour City Council is continuing on a path of growth and change of which the Chief Executive Officer will play a pivotal role. Be a part of its success.

To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure.

For any questions or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at

Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Midnight Friday 3rd October 2025.

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