Chair - CEO Employment Matters Committee (Torquay)

Posted: 12/05/2026 Closing Date: 31/05/2026 Job Type: Temporary
- Part Time Location: Head Office
- Civic Building, Torquay Job Category: CEO & General Management, Human Resources & Recruitment, Other Surf Coast Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Chairperson to Council’s Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee . Overview The Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee operates under the provisions of section 45 of the Local Government Act 2020. The key functions and responsibilities of this Committee are to make recommendations to Council on contractual matters relating to the Chief Executive Officer or the person appointed to act as the Chief Executive Officer, including the following:
- The appointment of the Chief Executive Officer
- Remuneration and conditions of appointment of the Chief Executive Officer
- Any extension of the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer under section 44(3) of the Local Government Act 2020
- Conduct performance reviews of the Chief Executive Officer
- Perform any other prescribed functions and responsibilities The CEO Employment Matters Committee will meet approximately four (4) times per year, in Torquay. A per meeting remuneration fee is offered with this role. Selection Criteria
- Communication, facilitation and consensus‑building skills in complex or sensitive governance environments.
- Demonstrated experience chairing boards, committees or executive governance forums.
- Demonstrated human resource management skills, senior business experience and qualifications.
- Experience conducting or overseeing Chief Executive Officer or senior executive performance evaluation processes.
- Experience in senior management recruitment.
- Recognised ability in relation to performance management and development of executive‑level staff.
- Working knowledge of executive remuneration practices.
- Previous experience or facilitation experience working with Executive Governance bodies or Board Members in membership and/or facilitation roles.
- Some knowledge or experience of local government governance will be an advantage. Application Process Submit a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined above and your current CV. Send your Expression of Interest to: Contact Information For further information please contact Martin Gill by telephone: . Additional Information The current Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Policy is available on the Surf Coast Shire website – SCS-007-CEO-Remuneration-Policy-Adopted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qejjf