Director Customer and Organisational Services

Job No: PEAK459
Location: Warwick, QLD

  • Idyllic rural setting close to Brisbane and Toowoomba
  • Leader role focus on on service to the community
  • Executive Salary on offer + Relocation assistance

Closing Date 14th June at 10pm  | Based in Warwick, Qld 

About the Region

As a result of a new focus and restructure, Council has an outstanding leadership position available. Supporting the Chief Executive Officer and working as part of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director Customer and Organisational Services will play a key role in leading teams critical to Council’s service provision in key areas.

The Southern Downs region boasts a vibrant rural lifestyle with many things to do and see. The four-season climate is a world away from typical Queensland regions and offers a variety of scenery, flora, and fauna. The Granite Belt is premium food and wine destination renowned Australia wide.  It is the home of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism and fifty-plus boutique wineries.

Southern Downs is situated one hour south of Toowoomba and two hours south-west of Brisbane in Queensland. The Major centres include Warwick, Stanthorpe, Allora, and Killarney with the region stretching along to the New South Wales border and covering 7,122km2.

About the Organisation 

Supporting a population of 35,000, Council employs approximately 380 staff with an operating budget of $90m.  Council consists of the Mayor and eight Councillors, who are elected by residents for a 4-year term.

The region’s abundant land, industry diversity and transport infrastructure underpin its role as a major hub for Southeast Queensland’s agricultural, manufacturing and food processing, health and aged care, tourism, and transport sectors.

Council has committed to the future of these industries and after extensive community consultation is focused on promoting the region as a place to invest as well enjoy a myriad of lifestyle benefits.

About the Position

This newly structured Directorate includes responsibility for Customer Service, Community Development, Libraries, Finance, Payroll and Procurement, Governance, Information Technology and Corporate Knowledge, Council Enterprises and Property Management, and Asset Management. The overarching goal will be to align the strategic direction with operation excellence and deliver services, programs and projects that make a positive difference to the community.

This senior leadership position will pay an executive salary + fully maintained vehicle and a generous superannuation benefit.

Please click on the link for a  copy of the CANDIDATE BRIEFING DOCUMENT

For further information on Council operational plans and budget, please click on the following link to the COUNCIL WEBSITE 

 

PEAK Services is working in conjunction with Southern Downs Regional Council, exclusively on this position. We offer Queensland 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 the 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.  Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. 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 the 14th June 2022 at 10 pm.  Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time. 

For a confidential conversation, please call Celia Jones at Peak Recruitment Services on 0409 119 561.

 

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