CEO Quilpie Shire Council
Job No:
PEAK263
Location:
Quilpie
About the Organisation
Located 950km west of Brisbane, Quilpie is the primary service centre for the residents of the 67,482 square kilometres that is Quilpie Shire Council. Approximately 2,000km of road traverses the shire. Celebrating its centenary in 2017, Quilpie, located on the banks of the Bulloo River, is home to around 600 people and enjoys an array of sporting, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Around the world, Quilpie is known as the home of the boulder opal.
The Quilpie Shire community appoints five Councillors to the Council, who in turn appoint a Chief Executive Officer to implement Council’s decisions.
Everything Council does is underpinned by its values which define the culture of the Organisation and the behaviours that shape our interaction with the community and each other. These are respect, communication, fun and humour, pride, trust, and teamwork.
About the Position
To assist in the effective management of the council and the services it delivers to the community, the Chief Executive Officer has put in place an organisational structure which incorporates two Directors who have responsibilities in Corporate and Community Services, and Engineering Services. Council employs approximately 70 staff and has an operating budget of $20m.
The Chief Executive Officer is Council’s principal staff officer, exercising overall management responsibility for Council’s operations: -
The Chief Executive Officer:
- Acts as the primary link between councillors and the organisation and is responsible for aiding councillors in developing policy.
- Provides leadership to staff in achieving Council objectives and upholding their values.
- Oversight of the financial management of the Council.
- Communicates and promotes Council’s policies to the community it serves.
The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges but also opportunities available to a rural community such as Quilpie Shire Council. You will have proven ability in overseeing strong governance, financial control and operational management but also be able to support the council in developing policy. The ability to network across other levels of government to source and secure further funding options for the community will be assessed.
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Peak Services is working in conjunction with Quilpie Shire Council, exclusively on this position. We offer local government expertise across a wide range of professional fields, providing tailored solutions for councils and other similar organisations. We work with our clients to deliver meaningful outcomes in recruitment and contracting services.
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be asked to attach your current resume and a cover letter(optional) on the next page. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. When uploading your resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.
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Applications will close on Monday 7 September at 10 pm. Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time. All applications will be reviewed over the following weeks and we will be in a position to return to all candidates in regards to the status of their application after the closing date.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Celia Jones at Peak Services on 0409 119 561 for a confidential conversation.