General Manager

General Manager
Tenterfield Shire Council | NSW

• Key leadership role for one of Australia's most historic Councils.

• Transform, stabilise and shape council after a period of instability.

• Live and work in the beautiful New England region close to Brisbane and Byron Bay.

The Mayor and Councillors of Tenterfield Shire Council are seeking an outstanding leader to shape the organisation through a period of renewal and stabilisation.

The ideal candidate will be capable of transforming the sustainability of the organisation while building strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders and creating a highly capable, service-oriented workforce.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure alignment between the Council, elected members and the community so that strategic and operational focus areas reflect community priorities.

• Provide high level advice to the Mayor and elected members on a range of strategic, financial and operational matters.

• Develop and maintain constructive relationships and partnerships with the Council, staff, community, neighbouring councils and government stakeholders.

• Lead the multi-disciplinary workforce to deliver the Community Strategic Plan while building a positive organisational culture that aligns to Council's values and maximises achievement through clarity of purpose and alignment of goals.

Qualifications, skills, and attributes

• Experience in a similar role leading the strategic direction of a local government entity with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.

• Extensive experience in managing complex organisational budgets to ensure financial sustainability.

• Demonstrated understanding of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Requirements for Local Government and the challenges facing local government, particularly in a rural NSW environment.

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to inspire purpose, lead people and build capability to effectively deliver outcomes for the community

• Proven experience in engaging the community and key stakeholder groups to deliver customer-focused outcomes.

• An appropriate degree qualification in Business/Management or related discipline.

If you're driven to make a meaningful impact and create service excellence, this is your opportunity to apply your experience and expertise and create a high-performing and positive workplace in an outstanding organisation.

How to Apply

Please download the Candidate Information Package to view the selection criteria and position description before submitting your application. Applications close 6pm Sunday 11 February 2024.