Leading Professionals: Transforming Local Government Leadership

At Leading Roles, we understand that exceptional leadership is the corner stone of effective local government. Our executive recruitment service is dedicated to identifying and placing high-calibre leaders who can drive meaningful change and elevate your council to new heights.

Why Choose Our Executive Recruitment Services?

Deep Sector Expertise: With over 20 years of exclusive focus on local government, we possess an unparalleled understanding of the complexities and demands of the sector. Our expertise spans leadership excellence, remuneration strategies, and organisational structures, enabling us to deliver precise and impactful recruitment solutions.

Comprehensive Talent Network: We have cultivated one of the country's largest networks of local government talent, including many passive candidates not accessible through traditional methods. Our dedicated Talent Search team leverages this network to find the best-fit candidates for your executive and senior management positions.

Tailored Recruitment Solutions: Every council is unique, and so are its leadership needs. We take the time to understand your organisation's goals, culture, and operational environment. This deep understanding allows us to tailor our recruitment strategies to your specific requirements, ensuring we identify candidates who align with your vision and values.

Rigorous Selection Process: Our robust selection process includes behavioural interviews, capability assessments, and psychometric testing. These rigorous evaluations ensure that every candidate we present not only meets the technical requirements but also exhibits the leadership qualities and cultural fit needed to thrive in your organisation.

Proven Success Rate: Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our impressive track record. With a 93% placement rate and 4.5/5 client satisfaction score, we consistently deliver high-performing leaders who make a lasting impact. Our placements are strategic investments that drive positive change and deliver measurable outcomes.

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Our Executive Recruitment Process

1. In-Depth Consultation: We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your organisation's specific needs, challenges, and aspirations. This step ensures we are aligned with your goals and can accurately represent your council to potential candidates.

2. Strategic Sourcing: Leveraging our extensive network and with a team dedicated to proactive sourcing strategies, we identify a diverse pool of candidates. Our focus is on finding leaders who are not only qualified but also have the vision and capability to lead your organisation effectively.

3. Comprehensive Evaluation: Candidates undergo a rigorous evaluation process, including behavioural interview, capability assessments and psychometric testing. This thorough assessment ensures we present only the most suitable candidates who demonstrate both technical expertise and cultural fit.

4. Client-Candidate Matching: We present a shortlist of top candidates, providing detailed profiles and insights to aid in your selection. Our collaborative approach ensures you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.

5. Ongoing Support: Our commitment doesn't end with the placement. We provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition and integration for the new leader, fostering long-term success and stability for your organisation. Ask us today about our range of support services.

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Success Stories

Our success is best illustrated through the achievements of the councils we've served. From small regional councils to large metropolitan areas, we have successfully placed over 60 Local Government CEOs and numerous other senior leaders. Each placement has contributed to building cohesive, high-performing teams that drive positive change and deliver impactful outcomes.

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Get Started with Leading Roles

Transform your council with exceptional leadership. Contact us today to discuss your executive recruitment needs and discover how Leading Roles can help you find the leaders who will shape the future of your community.

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We Are Australia's Most Experienced Local Government Recruitment Team

Since 2012, we have placed more than 1000 local government staff into executive, professional, and specialist technical roles. Our placements have transformed their organisations into some of the Australia's highest-performing councils.

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CEOs & General
Managers Placed

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Executives &
Directors Placed

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Specialist &Technical
Staff Placed

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Registered
Candidates

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Sharing HR
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60+

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Candidate Feedback

​“My experience with Leading Roles has been refreshing. They provided a very personalised service and collaborated with council from the beginning to develop a clear understanding of the role and council requirements in our search for a new Director Development and Community. Leading Roles were extremely clear in outlining the process so there was never any confusion or unmet expectations. They have a deep knowledge and understanding of council and are very focused on what the client needs to ensure that the potential candidates put forward are an excellent fit both technically and culturally. I recommend them highly and would use their services again without hesitation.”

​"I highly recommend Mark and his team at Leading Roles. I recently applied and was successful for the position of CEO at the City of Gold Coast, the process was expertly run by Leading Roles.

As a consequence of the outstanding job that Leading Roles did in undertaking the recruitment for the CEO position, we have subsequently used them on multiple recruitment roles and they performed exceptionally well and in a highly professional manner. Once again, I have no hesitation in recommending Leading Roles to undertake recruitment for any position in your organization."

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Ken Diehm

Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Coast Regional Council​

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Tim Baker
Chief Executive Officer, City of Gold Coast