Chief Executive Officer

*Attractive 3-5 year contract *Live the dream in this outstanding location & thriving region *$235,040 - $270,504 p/a TEC inc Motor Vehicle & Super The District Council of Tumby Bay is located 45km north of Port Lincoln, and 630km from Adelaide, covering an area of 266,907 hectares with an estimated population of 2,817. Tumby Bay is the major centre of the district, with smaller towns including Port Neill, Ungarra, and Lipson. It is an agricultural district farming cereal, oil seed, and pulse crops along with sheep and cattle, some fishing activity, and tourism industries. Working closely with the Elected Members, a visionary, strategic, and highly community-focused executive is sought to inspire and lead the administration, and help Council deliver on its ambitious projects and plans for the future. Some of the Key Performance Indicators set for the CEO will include:

1. Developing, implementing, and delivering a revised strategic plan and community engagement strategy.
2. Undertaking an organisational review to identify efficiencies, improve employee engagement, refresh the Values, whilst ensuring full workforce consultation throughout the process.
3. Delivering on time and within budget against Council’s 2024/2025 Operational Plans.
4. Playing a lead role in overseeing the successful delivery of future major projects.
5. Ongoing implementation of an Elected Member Skill Development Program to enhance capability in accordance with legislative requirements and community expectations.

You may be an existing CEO seeking an idyllic lifestyle change, or a ready aspirant with relevant and demonstrable experience, who is ready to own their first CEO position. Possessing formal qualifications and a strong and resilient leadership style, your hands-on approach and ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a close-knit team and community will be essential. Equally important will be your desire to live, work, and thoroughly immerse yourself in the community and region for the foreseeable future. Local government experience will be highly regarded but not essential. Enquiries are most welcome. To obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via #J-18808-Ljbffr