Executive Manager (Corporate & Community Services)
Job No:
99191
Location:
Burketown
- Senior management role with an exciting Local Government, on the world-famous Gulf of Carpentaria!
- Applicants of ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS encouraged to apply - from experienced Corporate Managers to recent Graduates!
- Excellent remuneration package of $165,000 - $187,000 including up to 12% super, fully furnished accommodation + a host of generous benefits!
- Five weeks annual leave - so you can explore the magnificent sights of the Top End!
About the Opportunity
Burke Shire Council has a unique opportunity for a full time Executive Manager Corporate and Community Services (EMCCS) to join a professional, multi-disciplinary team based in Burketown.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, driven and strategic candidate who wants to enhance their career at one of Queensland's most remote Local Governments: one that is progressive and is determined to not let that remoteness be a barrier to development.
Most excitingly, Burke Shire Council will consider applications from intelligent and team-focused people at all levels of experience - you might have years of senior management experience in Council/Corporate environments behind you, or you may be a recent Graduate of Accounting, Business, Engineering or Economics, looking to fast track your career! If you bring the right attitude to this pivotal and challenging role, Burke Shire Council is willing to train you up in the skills you require and close your knowledge gaps!
Working directly with the CEO, Mayor, Councillors and the Executive Management Team (EMT), you'll be responsible for managing a range of high quality and effective community and corporate services across the Shire.
More specifically your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Planning, managing, delivering and monitoring of all aspects of services in the fields of Planning, Development and Environmental Health, ICT, Records Management, Customer Service, HR, WHS, Risk Management, Community Services and Tourism;
- Providing timely, complete and accurate high-level strategic advice to the CEO, EMT and Council;
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders including staff, Councillors, members of parliament, government agencies, service delivery providers, professional and peak industry bodies, community groups and other relevant bodies;
- Maintaining an internal control and risk management framework in such a way that risk to the organisation is avoided or minimised; and
- Developing and reviewing policies, procedures, strategies and other key documents.
To view a more detailed position description, please click here.
About You
Council is looking for a natural and customer-focused leader to step into this senior management role and make it their own. Your precise level of experience or qualifications are less important than your ability to think outside the square and achieve outstanding results in a remote location. Council welcomes and encourages innovative, creative thinking and approaches to tasks and challenges.
Council expects the EMCCS, as with all its staff, to “ride for the brand” both inside and outside the Council office. Once a decision is reached or solution is approved in response to a task or challenge it is imperative that consistent, clear messaging would be provided to all stakeholders about that decision and that messaging would be provided in such a manner to indicate unity between Council and the EMT in reaching that decision.
It would be beneficial to have completed a degree in a field associated with your service portfolio however is not essential. Additionally, extensive experience in a senior management role, in a complex government or corporate environment, will be highly advantageous. You'll ideally bring expertise in a broad range of contemporary managerial skills, from people management and human resources to information systems, financial management and business case development. You will be working with members of your team to develop budgets relevant to your portfolio so financial acumen will be expected.
All applicants will need to be excellent communicators with the ability to create reports, correspondence, project proposals, and funding submissions, as well as liaise and network with a wide range of stakeholders, both within and external to Council. You'll have an existing understanding of corporate business environments, local government processes and quality management frameworks, and a structured approach to the work environment. Additionally, you'll be a team player with the ability to multitask and coordinate a range of projects simultaneously, in order to meet all deadlines, targets and goals.
Most importantly, you'll be committed to working as part of a hands-on team to deliver highly customer-friendly services in a remote and potentially-challenging environment.
About the Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your management career, this is the role for you. You'll get the chance to see and experience more of the world-famous Gulf of Carpentaria region than most people ever will - and get paid to do it!
You will be rewarded with an attractive salary package circa $165,000 - $187,000 including:
- $130,000 - $150,000 base salary (negotiable depending on experience);
- Up to 12% super;
- Subsidised accommodation including electricity and internet;
- 5 weeks' annual leave;
- Relocation assistance and
- Strong support for career advancement including professional development opportunities, conference attendance and professional membership.
About Burke Shire
Burke Shire sits in remote Far North Queensland, 400km north of Mount Isa, leaning against the Northern Territory border on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
This remote and unique Shire, with a permanent population of 350 people has two main townships, Burketown and Gregory. Burke Shire is an area of strong natural and cultural heritage. The Shire is home to Boodjamulla National Park and the World Heritage Site Riversleigh fossil fields as well as to some of Australia's most spectacular natural resources including world class Barramundi fishing, an abundance of bird life and (well fed) crocodiles. From Winter to Spring, a rare meteorological phenomenon known as Morning Glory can be observed in the skies above Burke Shire, as long, tubular clouds stretch up to 1000km in length.
Locals enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, without pollution, crowds, traffic congestion or overcrowding. The Shire offers the same facilities you'd expect in any country region around Australia – hotels and roadhouses that serve meals, public swimming pools, tennis courts, social sporting facilities and fixtures, children’s playgrounds, community halls and, in Burketown, regular passenger flights to Mount Isa and Cairns. Burketown provides grocery supplies and residents can also have orders picked up in Mt Isa, Cloncurry or Cairns by local freight companies. Burketown has a kindergarten and P-6 schooling. A full time staffed health clinic and medical services provided by the Flying Doctor is supported by regular visiting allied health professionals.
Numerous volunteer groups exist in the Shire, either local emergency response groups or clubs that run key local events e.g. horse races, campdrafts, fishing competition etc. Being remote creates and stimulates a strong sense of self and communal reliance. This presents a wonderful opportunity to get involved in and engage with your new community: meet the locals and experience the satisfaction that comes from giving.
Very few positions of this seniority offer this level of flexibility with regards to your background! Use the questions below to tell us why you are the right person for this role - Apply Now!
To apply, please answer the questions at the bottom of this page. Please take your time to prepare well-constructed responses, using workplace examples.