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Alexandrina CouncilSee more

addressAddressGoolwa, SA
type Form of workContract
CategoryManagement

Job description

Reference: 6272096

Diverse and progressive leadership role
Attractive remuneration package
5-year performance-based contract

The Alexandrina Region is uniquely positioned in the picturesque Southern Fleurieu Peninsula and is noted as one of the fastest growing regional areas in South Australia renowned for its environment, heritage and lifestyle.

The region is experiencing an unprecedented period of economic growth and is focused on better delivery of exemplary services that are community minded and innovative in application. Council places high priority on delivering programs and services that meet the needs and aspirations of our community.

The Role

Right now, we have a great opportunity available for an experienced, innovative, and committed professional as the General Manager Community, for the Alexandrina Council.

This role, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, will form part of a dynamic, committed Executive Management Team holding key responsibilities in delivering customer, community and environmental wellbeing initiatives for our stakeholders.

As well as sitting on our Executive Leadership Team and associated boards, you will lead the following portfolios:

Development Services
Economic Development
Strategic Development
Community Services

About You

Ideally, you will have extensive leadership experience with proven capability to develop high performance teams. In addition, you will have a solid track record in executive level leadership in a diverse, continuous improvement, multi-disciplined political organisation, and commitment to providing quality services and outcomes to the community with a customer-centric and financially prudent focus.

The CEO has added in his words

"This role is all about the people, we are the level of government closest to the Community and in this role, you will be a decision maker that will successfully lead your team to listen, learn and deliver for the community".

This is an exceptional opportunity to play an integral role in guiding the long-term future of one of South Australia's most renowned regional centres.

To be successful in this role you will be an innovative, disruptive leader that gets things done fast and brings along the team, elected body and community for the ride. You will never be bored and will achieve amazing things, while of course ensuring that we remain financially savvy.

What's in it for you?

High Performing new Executive Team
Competitive Salary package
Fully maintained vehicle
Progressive organisation committed to developing its team and community
Exciting times going through significant change to get the organisation humming along kicking goals
Flexible working conditions

This is an exceptional opportunity to play an integral role in guiding the long-term future of one of South Australia's most renowned regional centres with the main office based in the heritage coastal town of Goolwa.

Purpose Statement

We acknowledge and respect our past, empower each other to positively impact the future, collaborate as a team to deliver results for our community, and have fun on the journey.

Values

Respect - we respect our unique differences, experiences, and perspectives
Empowered - we are empowered to deliver for our community
Fun - we find enjoyment in what we do and find fun in our endeavours
Impact - we hold clear intent to achieve long-term positive impacts
Teamwork - we work together as a team with a collective purpose, with trust in each other and our collective capabilities, and hold ourselves accountable

If this sounds like you and you want to be part of a diverse role in a great local government organisation, we welcome your application.

If you would like more information regarding this fantastic opportunity, please reach out to Gus Rankine - Manager People and Safety on 08 8555 7000.

Applications close 27 March 2023.

Alexandrina Council embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please be advised that Alexandrina utilises third party assessments as part of the interview process prior to making a final appointment.

Applications Close: 27 Mar 2023
Refer code: 700036. Alexandrina Council - The previous day - 2023-10-04 19:25

Alexandrina Council

Goolwa, SA

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