Sutherland Shire sits at the southern border of the Sydney metropolitan area situated 26 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. It is home to some of Sydney’s most iconic beaches, and is surrounded by significant natural areas including the Georges River and Port Hacking waterways, Kamay National Park and the Royal National Park – Australia’s oldest National Park.
With over 230,000 residents, the Sutherland Shire encompasses communities such as the coastal suburbs of Cronulla and Kurnell, bushland areas like Woronora and Grays Point, and urban centres of Miranda and Menai. The Sutherland Shire is a diverse area, playing home to key government agencies such as ANSTO located at Lucas Heights, a developed industrial area and – as with many areas of Sydney – will be experiencing continued urban growth in the years to come.
Sutherland Shire Council is looking for a visionary and strategic leader to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As the CEO, you will lead the Council towards achieving the goals outlined in our Community Strategic Plan, ensuring the successful management of organisational resources to achieve commitments set out in our Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
You will work closely with the elected Councillors and collaborate with a talented team of professionals to successfully shape the future of the Sutherland Shire.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic senior executive, with well-rounded experience in large complex organisations, supported by a successful track record of delivering improved outcomes and performance.
You will bring an advanced leadership skillset across strategy, stakeholder management, finance and risk management.
You will lead a strong executive team, be adept at building a high performing culture, and have the ability to balance competing demands in a complex political environment.
Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms
Please attach your response to the selection criteria to your application. An information package including a comprehensive position description can also be found on the website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.
To learn more about the Council visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au
For further assistance, please contact Christian Morris on 0417 693 254 or Claudia Nossa Cortes on 0405 540 554 from Local Government Management Solutions for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 27 May 2024.
