Job Description

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- Lead a progressive and successful regional council
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- Build on high levels of customer service satisfaction
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- Deliver on Councillors' vision and aspirations for the community
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The Position

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Campaspe Shire Council is seeking an outstanding Chief Executive Officer to lead a progressive regional council serving diverse and growing communities. Reporting to the elected Council, the CEO will provide visible, values-led and collaborative leadership to support community wellbeing, liveability and sustainable growth.

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Council is well positioned to build on recent progress, with a clear mandate to continue strengthening customer service, organisational performance and value for ratepayers.

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Working constructively with Councillors, the incoming CEO will lead the delivery of current strategic plans, deliver on ambitious infrastructure priorities, and strengthen trusted relationships across government, business and community partners.

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The successful appointee will bring a proven record of executive leadership in a large, complex and community-focused organisation delivering a broad range of services and operations. Contemporary governance capability, commercial discipline, sound financial judgement and robust interpersonal skills will be essential.

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You will be highly motivated to engage genuinely with regional communities, listen carefully to local priorities, and advocate strongly for outcomes that reflect the needs and aspirations of the Shire.

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Leading a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 500 committed staff and a budget exceeding $120 million, you will be known for building constructive workplace cultures, enabling accountability, and strengthening future organisational resilience.

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The Organisation

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Campaspe Shire is a vibrant regional municipality in northern Victoria, known for its strong communities, rich history, productive agricultural base, majestic rivers and attractive townships. The Shire offers a highly liveable regional lifestyle, with access to education, health services, recreation, culture and natural amenity.

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Situated approximately 180km north of Melbourne, Campaspe is home to a diverse mix of regional centres, rural communities and growing local economies, supported by a strong sense of community identity and a practical, can-do approach to local opportunity.

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Campaspe Shire Council delivers more than 100 services to the community, including childcare, waste, libraries, parks and gardens, local laws, infrastructure management, animal control, building and planning. Council plays a central role in enabling local services, infrastructure, advocacy and community wellbeing across the municipality.

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Campaspe's Vision

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- Our Campaspe is welcoming, inclusive, and diverse.
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- Our People are supportive, resilient, and thriving.
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- Our Places are vibrant, healthy, and sustainable.
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- Stronger Together, like the three rivers flowing through our shire.
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For more information on the organisation visit: campaspe.vic.gov.au

📌 Chief Executive Officer @ Campaspe Shire Council (Echuca)
🏢 Future Leadership
📍 Echuca