Chief Executive Officer

at  BlackallTambo Regional Council

• Exciting Leadership Role
• Visible Community Leader
• Engaging Communicator
  With headquarters in the town of Blackall in Central Western Queensland, 900klm west of Brisbane,
  Council is seeking to appoint a suitably skilled and motivated applicant as their Chief Executive Officer
  to lead the Organisation and support our active community.
  This position represents an exciting opportunity to develop your profile in the Local Government
  profession. It demands effective leadership, a strong and driven work ethic and a track record in
  sound financial management.
  As CEO you will provide leadership to multiple staff and manage the current budget of $32m. You will
  engage and develop staff to build capacity, teamwork and organisational efficiency; whilst also
  engaging the community and fostering cooperative relationships with key stakeholders.
  To be successful in this role you must be resourceful, operate with integrity and have an understanding
  and passion for the lives of the people in rural Australia. Ideally you will have significant experience
  in senior management and knowledge of the responsibilities of a CEO and Local Government,
  together with a good understanding of the dynamics of (Outback) Tourism. This opportunity will fully
  utilise your strong interpersonal skills and your excellence in leadership and communication to really
  make a difference to the Blackall-Tambo community.
  An information package including position overview and responsibilities, and contract details can be
  obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Officer on (07) 4621 6600 or via email at
  HR@btrc.qld.gov.au For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact current CEO, Mr
  Des Howard on 0488 574 035.
  To apply for this role, please submit a formal written application addressing the key selection criteria,
  include your current resume and the names and contact details of two recent employment related
  referees and forward your application marked “CONFIDENTIAL – CEO” either -
  o In writing to
  The Chief Executive Officer
  Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
  PO Box 21

Please refer the Job description for details