Chief Executive Officer

Details: The Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is an ACT Government organisation delivering residential, commercial, and industrial developments across the Territory, creating great places where communities thrive. The Agency builds people-focused residential estates and urban renewal projects for the people of Canberra. Through smart, sustainable development, the goal is to strike a balance between social, economic, and environmental benefits for all Canberrans.

Passionate about delivering innovative and sustainable land solutions, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will embark on a journey leading the organisation at an exciting phase in its development and improving the future of the community.

Responsible to an independent Board, the CEO will provide leadership to the agency focusing on accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Essential will be the management of a significant budget, staff, and implementation of the government suburban land development program across a wide array of responsibilities.

This will be undertaken in an environment of high government and community expectations coupled with an obligation to maintain strict fiscal discipline. In addition, the CEO owes a duty of good conduct to the SLA Board and is responsible for building and maintaining an organisational culture reflecting the ACT Public Service Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation. The CEO is required to exercise the degree of honesty, care and diligence required to be exercised by a director of a corporation.

To succeed, the role requires a person with exceptional leadership, communication, and management skills. A comprehensive understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, corporate governance, public sector accountability, community led place-making, delivery of affordable, integrity, public and community housing solutions and urban and suburban development, are prerequisites.

The ability to resolve complex problems and develop a range of solutions capable of implementation is also critical.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Significant executive level experience working in strategic project delivery across the public and private sectors will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area, e.g. finance, management and/or leadership, project, or program management and/or engineering.

Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $449,088 - $467,111 depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $400,527.

Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

How to Apply: Applications must include -

• A maximum two-page cover letter/pitch outlining how your relevant experience aligns with the requirements and Behavioural Capabilities of the role.
• A curriculum vitae of no more than six pages outlining qualifications, experience, and expertise.
• The names and contact details of two referees who have direct and relevant experience of your work.
• Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. SLA is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you find accessibility limitations in our systems, please contact and an alternative application format will be provided to you.

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