Director Building and Infrastructure

• Join a Progressive Council and Team
• Abundant opportunities for transformation and growth
• Executive Level Salary + 12% Super + Vehicle + 2 Bedroom House

About the Organisation

Hope Vale is located 370 kms north of Cairns and 46 kms Northwest of Cooktown on the Cape York Peninsula. Located in a valley, the Shire incorporates 110,000 hectares of land comprising various landscapes, including significant wetlands, freshwater springs, rivers, and beaches. The township of Hope Vale is surrounded by ranges, coastal dunes, coloured sands, and beaches. The road is sealed between Hope Vale and Cooktown which provides good connectivity to the township, particularly during the wet season.

Land in the Shire is made up of parcels that are Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) tenure under the trusteeship of the Council for the town designated DOGIT, land under the trusteeship of the Hope Vale Congress Corporation and large blocks of freehold. Part of a freehold block has been developed to provide a subdivision for residential allotments. High quality silica sand is mined nearby which also presents an opportunity for mining development and ensuring Hope Vale gains the collateral benefits.

Council has established sound commercial business practices in its operational areas and maintains Principal Contractor status for all building construction works and civil construction works undertaken by Council in Hope Vale. 

About the Position

Council is looking to appoint a progressive leader to drive the building and infrastructure portfolio on a trajectory of growth and enhanced operational performance to deliver superior outcomes and services to the community.

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you will truly embed yourself within the community. Developing an action orientated approach managing the resources of Council effectively and efficiently ensuring sustainable performance will be underpinned by a high level of service delivery and evidence of a positive and engaged workforce. Encouraging local employment and development opportunities for your staff will be a priority. There is a strong pipeline of projects including urban infill/subdivisions and building maintenance programs and you will be encouraged to bring your ideas to the table – particularly those ideas that are income producing.

Other areas under your remit include environmental health/animal management, parks and open spaces, water, waste, and civil construction.

For further information please access the CANDIDATE BRIEFING DOCUMENT (which includes the full Position Description).

About You

Working either at manager level and ready to ‘step up’ or currently as a director or similar in either local government or private enterprise you have a strong history of leading and managing staff. You will also be a ‘self-starter,’ and an independent thinker renowned for your strong passion for and connection to Indigenous communities or with people from diverse backgrounds. Your leadership capability will be underpinned by a solid and rigorous record of growing the capability of your staff and for your ability to be resourceful and creative in developing solutions to problems as they arise.

Understandably, you have advanced organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to effectively plan, program, organise and schedule several diverse tasks and projects. Preparing budgets, monitoring budget expenditure, and providing activity reports to Council will be underpinned by a flexible disposition and an ability to deal with complexity and the nuances of stakeholder management in a council environment.

Your confidence to lead and implement change, optimise operational effectiveness and efficiency underpins your ability to lead the Directorate with an outcome focussed culture. Excellent communication skills are required, as well as the confidence and ability to develop constructive and trusted relationships with Council, the community and key stakeholders including Agencies and State government.

Why this Role?

Living and working in Hope Vale offers a diversity of experiences both personally and professionally, that would be hard to equal anywhere else in Australia. You will enjoy living and working in a geographically beautiful location and enjoy the benefit of dedicated support from those around you. Hope Vale is Queensland’s least remote ‘remote’ community. It is only 30 minutes from Cooktown airport with easy connectivity to Cairns and down the East Coast.

Hope Vale has a strong level of governance and is regarded as one of the leading councils in Queensland local government. Importantly, your ongoing personal development will be supported.

Relocation Assistance will be provided together with an executive level salary dependent on experience, 12.5% Super, fully maintained vehicle, house, laptop and mobile phone and 5 weeks annual leave.

PEAK Services is working in conjunction with Hope Vale Aboriginal 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.  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.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage. 

Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 13th January 2025.

For a confidential conversation, please call Rona Horsfall on 0438 943854 at Peak Recruitment Services.