Chief Executive Officer
Full Time, 4-Year Contract | A generous salary package of $375,000 or by negotiation with the successful applicant
The Lockyer Valley is ideally situated less than one hour’s drive from inner city Brisbane. It straddles the Warrego Highway and covers an area of approximately 2200 sq kms.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council is a medium-sized local government organisation which employs more than 320 staff.
Council’s office locations are in Railway Street, Gatton and Spicer Street, Laidley, with a Works Depot also located in Gatton.
The Position
Reporting directly to the Mayor, the Chief Executive Officer is the driving force behind Council’s Executive Leadership Team.
The position has very broad responsibilities that include:
- Leading the Executive Leadership Team to develop and implement strategies, and to resource and deliver the organisation’s strategic objectives sustainably and in the public interest.
- Providing strategic leadership and management across the organisation to achieve Council’s vision and objectives, discharge its functions in accordance with legislation, and provide high quality customer service.
- Leading the organisation in developing a positive workplace culture that encourages and rewards excellence and supports continuous improvement in service to customers and the community.
- Translating Council’s strategic direction into practical service delivery through providing inspirational leadership to the organisation in the pursuit of the objectives embodied in Council’s Corporate and Operational plans and by effectively demonstrating at all times the core values, principles and ethical standards embraced by Council.
- Ensuring highly accountable leadership of the executive team, the provision of timely and quality professional advice to Council in policy and decision making, resulting in strong and trusting relationships between the organisation and the Councillors.
What's on offer?
This position offers a variety of benefits, including:
- A generous salary package of $375,000, or by negotiation with the successful applicant;
- A four-year contract of employment;
- Fully maintained private use vehicle included;
- A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives (i.e. employee assistance program, corporate health insurance rates and access to Fitness Passport);
- Relocation expenses; and
- Opportunities for professional development.
How to apply
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and hold a current drivers licence.
- Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, drug screen, a criminal history check, work entitlement check and qualification check.
- Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a current resume, and a maximum five-minute interview-style video addressing topics outlined in the information package. The video must be uploaded to YouTube as an unlisted video, with the link provided as part of the application. Submission of a video is preferred but not mandatory.
To access the Information Package or submit an application, follow this link: https://www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-council/employment-at-council/current-vacancies
Applications for this position close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Thursday 25 June 2026 (unless withdrawn earlier).
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