Leading Executives

​Effective performance management is one of the most challenging aspects of leadership, particularly in local government, where accountability to both the public and your team is paramount. Unlike in the private sector, local government leaders face unique dynamics that require a delicate balance of empathy, transparency, and firmness. At Leading Roles, we’ve seen firsthand ...

At Leading Roles, with over 2 decades of experience in CEO recruitment for local government, we have distilled invaluable insights into what separates the good from the great in this critical role. Here's what we have learned:Visionary Leadership: Great CEOs in local government possess a clear vision for their community's future. They inspire and mobilise teams toward shared...

City of Gold Coast appoints new Chief Executive Leading Roles launched a national campaign executive search to recruit a future-focussed Chief Executive for the City of Gold Coast, Australia’s second-largest council. Leading Roles Founder and Director, Mark Ogston, said he is delighted that Tim Baker has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for City of Gold Coast....

Heather KellyDirector, Organisational Business ServicesCook Shire Council​​What was your first job in Local Government and what approach did you take to land that role?I have a passion for working with young people and having previously worked for government funded youth services in Victoria. I applied for a job as a Youth Development Officer with Gympie Regional Council. I ...