Chief Executive Officer (Whittlesea)

4483 | Office of the Council & CEO | Northern Suburbs Lead with purpose, empower your team, drive culture, and leave a legacy in one of Australia’s fast‑going municipalities.
- Lead a complex, high‑growth council
- Influence at the highest levels About the City of Whittlesea The City of Whittlesea is one of Australia’s fastest‑growing municipalities, home to a diverse community of more than 220,000 residents — projected to grow to 380,000–400,000 by 2040. Spanning established southern suburbs and rapidly developing northern growth corridors, Whittlesea is a place of extraordinary opportunity and complexity. Whittlesea has one of the largest Traditional Owners communities in Metropolitan Melbourne, a culturally diverse population, significant green wedge landholdings, and major projects underway — including a future inter‑modal transportation hub and a major recreational facility in Mernda. The Council is firmly focused on delivering its vision: Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All. The Prospect Reporting directly to the Mayor and Council, the CEO will:
- Partner with elected Councillors to co‑create and deliver the next four‑year Council Plan, translating strategic vision into efficient, effective daily operations.
- Drive a genuine cultural transformation, evolving the organisation toward an contemporary, empowering leadership model that builds capability, confidence and accountability at every level.
- Lead and inspire a team of six direct reports and approximately 1,500 staff, fostering a high‑performance, community‑centric culture.
- Champion excellence in place‑making, community wellbeing and stakeholder engagement to ensure Whittlesea is truly a place for all.
- Advocate powerfully at state and federal levels to secure the infrastructure investment this growing city needs.
- Ensure sound financial stewardship, organisational compliance and the delivery of quality services that meet and exceed community expectations. About You You are a proven senior leader with the political acumen, emotional intelligence and track record to thrive in one of Victoria’s most complex and rewarding local‑government roles. You will bring:
- Substantial local government experience at executive level, ideally including CEO experience, with a strong governance record and the confidence to navigate elected council dynamics with integrity.
- A contemporary, empowering leadership style that energises people, builds trust and fosters shared accountability and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated success delivering complex, large‑scale change in a multi‑stakeholder environment, balancing innovation with financial sustainability.
- High‑level advocacy and stakeholder engagement capabilities, including strong connections across state and federal government.
- High emotional intelligence, resilience and the courage to provide frank and fearless advice to Council.
- A genuine commitment to environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
- Tertiary qualifications in management, business or a related discipline. What We Offer
- A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the scope and complexity of the role.
- The opportunity to lead a forward‑thinking, values‑driven organisation at a pivotal moment in its growth.
- A Council committed to best‑practice governance and a community with genuine ambition for its future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rn4dj