Chief Executive Officer (Local Government)
Job No:
72307
Location:
Tennant Creek, NT
- Attractive salary package of $220,000!
- 6 weeks annual leave!
- Move straight into housing with minimal rent contribution!
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000!
- Salary sacrificing up to $30,000 per year + telephone and internet costs covered!
- Explore beautiful scenery of the Barkly region!
About the Organisation
The Barkly Regional Council was formed on 1st July 2008 and accepted responsibility for local government in the region formerly managed by various smaller Community Government Councils including the Tennant Creek Town Council. Since its formation the region has been undergoing consolidation and determination of its strategic goals and objectives. Services have been strengthened and quality of delivery improved. Council has a strong commitment to a program of continuous improvement to ensure the best quality of service delivery possible within resources available, now and into the future.
About the Region
The Barkly region covers an area 323,514km2 , 42% larger than Victoria and the second largest local government area in the world with a resident population of 8,137 (ABS – NT at a Glance 2011). Victoria is considered the second most populous Australian state with a density of 2,431 persons per one hundred square kilometres compared to the Barkly Region with its 2 persons in the same area. The region stretches from the Queensland border over 620 kilometres to west of the Stuart Highway and from north of Elliott 570 kilometres southwards on each side of the Stuart Highway to Barrow Creek. The largest town in the region is Tennant Creek located on the Stuart Highway approximately 1,000 kilometres south of Darwin and 500 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
About the Opportunity
Barkly Regional Council offers a rewarding opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join its management team in Tennant Creek, NT.
As the face of the organisation, you will be responsible for the complete operational and financial management of Barkly Regional Council. You'll provide exceptional leadership and will have a very hands on approach, with the primary objective of achieving the strategic direction of the organisation as set by the Council.
Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Creating vision and giving direction to the organisation;
- Providing sound advisory and development strategies to support the development of Council, staff and communities;
- Managing resources and risks to ensure that all human and physical resources are used to the best advantage of the organisation;
- Establishing organisation structures, business plans and procedures that promote and achieve quality outcomes; and
- Creating and maintaining sustainable and strategic working relationships with all stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will require a relevant qualification in Management, Business and/or Public Sector Administration or comparable work experience, supported by extensive experience in financial management. You'll have a proven history as a manager at a similar level, with the ability to understand implementation legislation impact on the Council and to stand firm on community and council issues.
You'll use your high level strategic planning skills and knowledge of corporate management requirement to support council to make the most informed decisions. Your demonstrated capacity to administer policies and associated legislation stem from your excellent knowledge of public policy issues, as well as statutory, legal and contractual obligations as they relate to the Council. Additionally, your knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal policies and how they relate to the region and remote communities, as well as developing and implementing relevant policy will be a key to your success.
Your level of understanding of Aboriginal Law and Culture and the ability to successfully work with Indigenous people with your demonstrated commitment to building Communities and Outstations, along with your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, will be continually utilised as you work closely alongside communities and special interest groups to achieve mutual outcomes. A proven leader, you will have the ability to delegate as required to ensure the achievement of outcomes, accountability of staff and the development of employees' abilities. Your highly developed decision making skills and analytical approach to problem solving will ensure that you transition into this role with ease.
Please note you must obtain a Federal Police Clearance prior to commencing this role, and must hold a current open drivers licence.
This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role with the Barkly Regional Council.
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About the Benefits
In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary package of $220,000, which includes a cash component, 12% superannuation, rental assistance, and a fully maintained vehicle.
Enjoy salary sacrifice options of up to $30,000 per year, to significantly increase your take home pay!
To help you move to this beautiful location, your relocation expenses up to $10,000 will be covered and you will be provided with married accommodation where you will be liable for ongoing utility costs only.
Working Monday-Friday, you will be covered for reasonable telephone and internet as you benefit from 6 weeks annual leave.
Ideally suited to a mature person looking to escape the grind of city life, this is a great place to save money and forget about busy traffic and other nuisances associated with life in a capital city.
Please note applications will close at 5pm on 5th of January 2016
If you're an adventurous person eager to experience something new in an amazing location - Apply Now!