AddressChief Executive Officer
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 BLACKALL QLD 4472
o Or via email to
CEO@btrc.qld.gov.au
Applications close: Thursday 11th April 2024 at 2.00pm
“Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer”
