Executive Director Corporate Development

Work type

Contract Full Time

Department

Corporate Development

• Redesigned Executive Team to support a diverse and thriving multi-cultural community
• Transformational change opportunity, uplifting capability across technology, process, and people
• Join a contemporary, innovative and future focused Council

Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation poised to embark on an exciting era of change, under the guidance of new CEO, Jacqui Weatherill. Home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

Following an organisational review, Greater Dandenong is realigning how it works to deliver outcomes focused on community, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. This exciting journey of transformation will help shape the future of Greater Dandenong while enhancing the well-being of our diverse and expanding population.

Reporting to the newly appointed CEO, the Executive Director Corporate Development will bring a customer-first and innovation mindset when it comes to providing high-quality expertise to Council and the local community. With overall responsibility for the implementation of internal business transformation strategies; including technology and process redesign projects, this critical role will ensure the whole business delivers seamless and customer centric solutions. Leading key functions including Governance, Legal and Risk, Financial Services, Procurement, People and Change, Communications and Customer Experience, the Executive Director will align staff to a shared vision and purpose to create an enabling environment and a culture of continuous improvement. This role plays an integral part in communicating best practice to the broader organisation and will assist in guiding the team through a period of transformation.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, Greater Dandenong is seeking applications from executive leaders who are politically astute and who demonstrate contemporary and strategic leadership, a customer-first attitude, and strong cultural values. You will bring proven experience leading transformation projects, uplifting technical capability and embedding sector leading practices. You have a proven track record leading and empowering multi-disciplinary staff, fostering a positive and motivated workplace culture, and building high-performing teams who take initiative, who are held in high regard across the organisation and who are excited to work under your leadership. You will bring experience in the local government or broader public sector and formal qualifications in CA/CPA is highly desired.

Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters.