Lead advocacy, government relationships and a culture ofinnovation as Indigo Shire's next CEO. Bring energy, passion and drive foroutcomes.

IndigoShire Council is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead thisdynamic and highly regarded region in Victoria's Northeast into its nextchapter. This is a rare opportunity for a values-driven, strategic leader tochampion advocacy, build powerful government and industry relationships, andcreate a genuine culture of innovation and outcomes across the organisation.

- Championadvocacy that secures funding, investment and a stronger voice for the region
- Buildpowerful relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders
- Drivea values driven culture of innovation, accountability and real outcomes

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Indigo Shire Council

Beechworth, Victoria

Lead advocacy, government relationships and a culture ofinnovation as Indigo Shire's next CEO. Bring energy, passion and drive foroutcomes.

IndigoShire Council is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead thisdynamic and highly regarded region in Victoria's Northeast into its nextchapter. This is a rare opportunity for a values-driven, strategic leader tochampion advocacy, build powerful government and industry relationships, andcreate a genuine culture of innovation and outcomes across the organisation.

- Championadvocacy that secures funding, investment and a stronger voice for the region
- Buildpowerful relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders
- Drivea values driven culture of innovation, accountability and real outcomes

The Role

AsCouncil's principal adviser, ambassador and advocate, the CEO works inpartnership with Councillors to drive strategic decision-making, exemplarygovernance and the delivery of Council's priorities.
Key focus areas include:





- Acting as Council's principal advocate, cultivating strongrelationships with government, industry and regional partners to unlockfunding, investment and opportunities for growth
- Building trusted, collaborative partnerships withCouncillors, community and stakeholders that support good governance and sharedoutcomes
- Leading a high-performing Executive Leadership Team,embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration and continuousimprovement
- Driving organisational transformation and financialsustainability through sound stewardship of Council's resources
- Championing a future-focused agenda that strengthens thesocial, economic and environmental wellbeing of Indigo Shire

About You

Youare an energetic, decisive and strategic leader who thrives on outcomes. Youbring:

- Demonstrated executive leadership experience in localgovernment or a similarly complex organisation
- A genuine understanding of regional and rural Councils,with Victorian/regional experience highly valued
- A strong, considered approach to advocacy, given IndigoShire's reliance on government funding
- Robust financial, commercial and asset managementexpertise
- A track record of building trust, driving change andfostering an innovative, high-performing culture
- The energy, passion and community focus to embrace IndigoShire and bring the organisation and community along with you

Why IndigoShire

- A cohesive, well-regarded Council with no external issuesor governance breakdowns
- An outstanding lifestyle, food, wine, arts, culture,sport, mountains, waterways and cycle trails
- Short commute to an airport with daily connections toMelbourne and Sydney
- Excellent local, secondary and tertiary educationinstitutions within the region
- A strong, passionate community ready to back a CEO withenergy and vision

Applications close Wednesday, 23September 2026.

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📌 Chief Executive Officer (Beechworth)
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