Job Description
Lead advocacy, government relationships and a culture ofinnovation as Indigo Shire's next CEO. Bring energy, passion and drive foroutcomes.
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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.
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Championadvocacy that secures funding, investment and a stronger voice for the region
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Buildpowerful relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders
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Drivea values driven culture of innovation, accountability and real outcomes
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Indigo Shire Council
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Beechworth, Victoria
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Lead advocacy, government relationships and a culture ofinnovation as Indigo Shire's next CEO. Bring energy, passion and drive foroutcomes.
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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.
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Championadvocacy that secures funding, investment and a stronger voice for the region
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Buildpowerful relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders
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Drivea values driven culture of innovation, accountability and real outcomes
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The Role
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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.
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Acting as Council's principal advocate, cultivating
strongrelationships
with government, industry and regional partners to unlockfunding, investment and opportunities for growth
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Building trusted, team-oriented partnerships withCouncillors, community and stakeholders that support good governance and sharedoutcomes
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Leading a high-performing Executive Leadership Team,embedding a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration and
continuousimprovement
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Driving organisational transformation and
financialsustainability
through sound stewardship of Council's resources
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Championing a future-focused agenda that strengthens thesocial, economic and environmental wellbeing of Indigo Shire
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About You
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Youare an energetic, decisive and strategic leader who thrives on outcomes. Youbring:
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Demonstrated executive leadership experience in localgovernment or a similarly complex organisation
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A genuine understanding of regional and rural Councils,with Victorian/regional experience highly valued
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A strong, considered approach to advocacy, given IndigoShire's reliance on government funding
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Strong financial, commercial and asset
managementexpertise
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A track record of building trust, driving change andfostering an innovative, high-performing culture
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The energy, passion and community focus to embrace IndigoShire and bring the organisation and community along with you
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Why IndigoShire
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A cohesive, well-regarded Council with no external issuesor governance breakdowns
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An outstanding lifestyle, food, wine, arts, culture,sport, mountains, waterways and cycle trails
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Short commute to an airport with daily connections toMelbourne and Sydney
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Excellent local, secondary and tertiary
educationinstitutions
within the region
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A strong, passionate community ready to back a CEO withenergy and vision
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Applications close Wednesday, 23September ****.

📌 Chief Executive Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Indigo Shire Council
📍 Victoria