Applications closing on 11 September 2025, 05:00 PM

• Reference NumberN/A
• Job TypeContract (Long Term)
• PackageTwo-year term, with an option for two, one-year extensions

Murrindindi Shire Council (Council) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the appointment as Independent Member of Council’s CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee for a period of two (2) years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Independant Member’s role is to:

• participate in all Committee meetings
• provide impartial and expert advice to the Committee
• facilitate the development of the draft CEO performance criteria and performance review methodology (in consultation with the Committee and the CEO ) provide benchmarking and advice to the Committee on an appropriate remuneration.

The Independent Member’s initial appointment contract will be for 2 years with the option to re-appoint for a further two, 1-year term extensions. The Independent Member will be entitled to a sitting fee per meeting (which is to be inclusive of meeting attendance, research and meeting preparation) and reimbursement of travel costs (where applicable) in line with relevant ATO rates. For the purpose of this EOI, quotations should be based on 4 Committee Meetings per year.

The Committee’s role is detailed in Council’s CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy and includes:

• preparing relevant documentation including Council reports and contractual documents for Council’s approval;
• conducting and maintaining appropriate records regarding the CEO’s performance plan and performance reviews;
• and reviewing the CEO’s Remuneration Package and conditions of employment