Director of Corporate
Lead real impact in the outback while enjoying a lifestyle like no other.
Located in far north-west Queensland on the Gulf of Carpentaria, Burke Shire spans more than 40,000 km² and is home to the townships of Burketown and Gregory Downs along the iconic Savannah Way. With a close-knit population of around 550 residents, the region offers an authentic outback lifestyle, rich Indigenous heritage, and a strong cattle grazing industry. Renowned for its world-class fishing, spectacular natural landscapes, abundant wildlife and relaxed, community-focused atmosphere, Burke Shire offers a lifestyle like no other. This is a unique opportunity to lead real impact in the outback, while enjoying one of Australia's most distinctive remote regions.
This newly created position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is a key member of the Executive Management Team established to strengthen Council's executive leadership capacity, the role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across corporate services, governance, community services, economic development, communications, strategic planning, grant funding, stakeholder relations and work health and safety.
Council is seeking an experienced executive leader who is committed to building organisational capability and creating a high-performing, accountable workplace. The successful candidate will lead a diverse portfolio while strengthening internal systems and processes, mentoring and developing staff, establishing clear policies and procedures, driving a strong safety culture, strengthening governance and compliance, and fostering continuous improvement, innovation and customer-focused service delivery.
To be successful, you will possess:
- Relevant tertiary qualification, with postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline highly regarded.
- Demonstrated executive leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally in Local Government or the public sector.
- Proven financial management, budgeting and resource allocation experience.
- Sound knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to build organisational capability through strategic planning, staff mentoring, leadership development, succession planning and the implementation of effective systems, policies and procedures.
- Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience working in remote or regional communities, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing remote local government is desirable.
Benefits
- 2-year performance-based contract
- $190,000 - $200,000 base salary.
- Rent-free accommodation (choice of two-bedroom or three-bedroom Council housing, subject to availability and requirements).
- Up to $5,000 per annum for professional development.
- $1,000 per annum internet allowance.
- Up to $5,000 relocation assistance.
