Director of Corporate Services
Job No:
C66688
Location:
Normanton, QLD
- Make your mark in this pivotal leadership position within Council!
- Live and work in a picturesque part of Australia!
- Generous salary and leave provisions, plus fully subsidised housing and private use motor vehicle!
- 3 year contract on offer!
Carpentaria Shire Council is offering an opportunity for the right individual to fill the position of Director of Corporate Services. Council is seeking a committed leader who will be dedicated in providing a high level of direction across Council's Corporate Services Department and be responsible for delivering financially sustainable services and efficient allocation of resources to improve the social well being of those living in the region. This position provides high level managerial assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and will act as Chief Executive Officer, as requested, during periods of absence or leave.
This is the accessible outback - Where the Outback meets the Sea ® - with access to the townships of Normanton and Karumba either via commercial flights or driving on the sealed highways from Cairns or Mount Isa.
About the Opportunity
This pivotal leadership position plays a critical role in shaping the overall financial performance of Council through the effective management of the Corporate Services Department and by fostering key relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, Councillors and external stakeholders. As an inspiring leader and natural communicator, your ability to build confidence and credibility will play a vital role in ensuring you quickly develop strong stakeholder engagement and trust.
To be successful in the role you will hold degree-level qualifications in accounting or related field, ideally with ICAA/CPA membership. You will already have proven yourself at a senior financial management/accounting level within the local government environment. You will possess a vast array of qualities - in particular, being an inspirational people leader, having strong commitment to the development of an engaged organisational culture, a commercial approach, well-developed relationship skills and a standout passion for service excellence. You will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, enabling you to have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of projects across the entire organisation.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with an excellent salary, generous leave provisions, fully subsidised housing and a private use motor vehicle!
To discuss the position in confidence, please contact Mark Crawley, Chief Executive Officer, on 07 4745 2200 or ceo@carpentaria.qld.gov.au
Please respond to the criteria listed below. Candidates will be required to upload their Resume' during the application process.
Applications close on Monday, 30 November 2020 at 5.00 pm.
Please click here to access the information package. Please click here to access the Corporate Services structure.