A unique opportunity now exists to join a new Executive Leadership team as Director Corporate and Community Services and help lead the transformation of one of Queensland’s most ambitious Local Government Organisations.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Corporate and Community Services will be responsible for providing leadership and development of the directorates diverse team ensuring that the uniqueness, heritage values and sense of place in the areas vibrant towns and villages continues to thrive.
By working in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive leadership team, you will play a key leadership role providing inspiring leadership and stewardship, characterised by innovation, collaboration and service.
As a creative thinker, you will be comfortable generating alternatives, visualising new possibilities, challenging assumptions and opening yourself up to new information. Additionally, you will be eager to foster strong partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the community to drive innovative and strategic urban development.
Some of your key priorities will include:
- Delivery of the second stage of the Services Catalogue
- Coordinating the review and development of the Long Term Financial Forecast
- Facilitate the implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan
- Assist in ensuring that the levels of community service meet the expectations of the existing community and of future communities
About You
As a highly regarded leader of people, you will have a track history of leading teams through periods of change and growth, building cultures that you are proud of and being firmly focused on outcomes. This is without doubt a role suited to an individual whose Raison d’Être, is delivering positive community outcomes and who thrives on developing innovative solutions in a fast paced, customer first environment.
As would be expected of such a high-profile role, advanced communication and advocacy skills are essential, as is the ability to develop effective partnerships across a diverse and broad reaching community.
Familiarity of relevant legislation within the Local Government context would be an advantage as is a knowledge and understanding of the broader changing social, political, and economic issues facing both the Local, State and Federal government sectors. It is further expected that the successful applicant will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
This truly is a role which presents both professional opportunities and challenges, whilst offering a kaleidoscope of rewards.
To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure through the online form.
For any specific role related concerns or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Applications close Friday 2nd May 2025 (midnight).
