Chief Executive Officer

Etheridge Shire Council governs a vast and remote region of approximately 39,000 km² in North West Queensland, supporting a small, close-knit population across communities including Georgetown, Forsayth, Einasleigh, Kidston and Mount Surprise. The Shire is rich in history, culture and natural assets, with a strong connection to its heritage and landscape. Council plays a vital role in delivering essential services and infrastructure, maintaining key community and cultural facilities, and working with its communities to unlock new opportunities for economic growth, investment and long-term sustainability—creating a future beyond rates, roads and rubbish.

The Position As the Chief Executive Officer, you will have the experience and adaptability to lead in complex and changing environments. You will bring senior executive leadership skills gained in multidisciplinary organisations, ideally in a service delivery context. You will be community-focused and innovative, with the ability to develop and lead a clear strategic vision for the organisation’s future. You will lead high-performing teams, creating a workplace that values collaboration, safety, and cultural awareness

About You You are a senior executive with Local Government experience leading complex organisations and a record of delivering strong outcomes across diverse service lines. Your leadership style is inclusive, values-driven and focused on building capability.

You will bring

A proven record as a passionate and capable people leader who is approachable and outcomes focused

Experience establishing and maintaining good governance practices and sound risk and financial management.

Political acumen to work constructively with elected members, community stakeholders and regional partners

Strong skills in communication, negotiation and relationship building

Experience in promoting teamwork and developing and maintaining positive work relations and organisational culture

What’s on offer? This full-time contract position offers a total remuneration package of up to $289,000 including base salary, superannuation, free house rental and electricity, mobile phone and private car usage. You’ll enjoy the lifestyle of vibrant scenery with a welcoming and relaxed community within Northwest Queensland.

To Apply Visit:

lgsg.au/executive-vacancies

and review the Information Pack and Position Requirements.

Contact

John Oberhardt

via email

john@lgsg.au

to arrange a confidential discussion regarding the position.

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