Chief Executive Officer

Reclaim what’s real in our beautiful region. Escape the run-of-the-mill, day to day grind, and enjoy a genuine connection to local people and culture.

• Enjoy working in vibrant, rural communities with a great natural lifestyle.
• Work in a welcoming environment with a dedicated team of councillors and executive staff.

Located in Southwest Queensland, Paroo Shire covers 47,633 sq km and with Cunnamulla as its administrative centre, incorporates the towns of Yowah, Eulo and Wyandra. The shire hosts vast cultural diversity within its vibrant rural communities and has a population of approximately 1,700. Main industries within the shire include beef, prime lamb, wool and goat production, apiary, wildlife harvesting, opal mining and the growing tourism industry.

Paroo Shire Council is inviting applications for the position of its Chief Executive Officer from candidates keen to live and work in rural Australian communities, with a view to applying and improving their executive skills in a hands-on leadership role.

The successful applicant will be expected to have broad practical experience and a strong working knowledge of Local Government including the legislative framework. They will possess effective leadership and supervisory skills, strong knowledge of operational and strategic financial management, with the ability to communicate effectively and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The position is being offered on a minimum 3-year fixed term contract, with an attractive remuneration package to be negotiated.

Benefits

The position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of councillors and executive staff in the service of a vibrant rural community. The position attracts:

• A competitive remuneration package, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• A 3-5 year fixed term contract
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Superannuation contribution of 12.5% pa.
• Fully serviced motor vehicle with reasonable private use.
• Fully furnished house accommodation, including services.
• Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses.

How to apply

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position available on Council’s website: www.paroo.qld.gov.au/council/employment .

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the position responsibilities and selection criteria detailed in the Position Description, together with a Resume and at least two referees.

Applications must be lodged electronically to the address [email protected] and be received not later than 4pm on Friday 12 July 2024.

Email applications must have the subject line ‘Paroo CEO Application.’

Owing to the vacancy being currently covered by locum staff, any queries concerning the role, or the application process should be directed for a confidential conversation to one of the following, who are assisting Council at this time.

Gary Kellar PSM
Phone: 0411 838 760
Email: [email protected]

Greg Hoffman PSM
Phone: 0418 756 005
Email: [email protected]