Coonamble Shire Council seeking for General Manager

Coonamble Shire Council hiring for General Manager

Coonamble Shire Council, Bounded on one side by the Warrumbungle National Park, and on the other by the Western Plains and Macquane Marshes, Coonamble Shire Council offers the perfect combination of a rich history and country living.

The Shire is renowned for it’s diversified agricultural industries, including broadacre cropping, and with large cattle and sheep production Coonamble Shire a one of the most productive agricultural regions in Western NSW. As part of the Orana region the Shire comprises the towns of Coonamble and Gulargambone with the village of Quambone and is less than two hours drive by road from Dubbo and six hours from Sydney.

Post Name:- General Manager

•  Pivotal Leadership Role
• Attractive Remuneration and Lifestyle

Council is seeking to appoint a General Manager who will drive transformational change and ensure that Council’s services meet the needs of the community
Reporting to the Mayor and Council, you will have strong leadership skills and a background in driving positive outcomes whilst fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, compliance and delivery.
To be successful in this position, you will have demonstrable success in a senior leadership role, preferably in local government, with experience in:-

1.  Leading and managing change;
2. Developing and implementing strategic planning;
3. Building an organizational culture of empowerment and accountability:
4. Delivering quality services to the community.

You will be a highly motivated senior executive who possesses excellent communication skills and the capacity to engage stakeholders at all levels in order to negotiate and influence positive outcomes for the Council and community.

This is a great role full of opportunities for the right person. Council is offering a 5-year performance based contract and an attractive remuneration package. Relocation assistance will be negotiated with the successful candidate

Applications should be made online through our website and all applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the role. To obtain further information download the information pack, Position Description and Selection Criteria from our website at:- www.lgnsw.org.au/lgms

For a confidential discussion regarding the position please contact Mark Anderson on 0418 864 866 or Wayne Noakes on 0429 618 526.

Website:- www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 5pm, Monday 25th March 2019.