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Information Package

For the Position of Chief Executive Officer

Gympie Regional Council

Applications Close5pm Monday 6th June 2011


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REFERENCE NO: GRC4010CLOSING DATE: 5pmMonday 6th June 2011

TITLE: Chief Executive Officer LOCATION: Gympie

CONTACT OFFICER: Allie Maclure

CONTACT PHONE: (07) 3000 2265

REVIEW DATE: April 2011 CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applications will remain current for 12 months


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REGION OVERVIEW

The Gympie Region is located in South East Queensland, one of Australia's fastest growing regions.Gympie, the economic hub of the Gympie Region, is located 160 kilometres north of the State Capital,Brisbane and about a 40 minute drive north from Noosa.

Gympie Regional Council came into being on 15 March 2008 following the amalgamation of the formerCooloola Shire, former Kilkivan Shire and Division 3 of the former Tiaro Shire.

Gympie is a Region on the move with major infrastructure projects opening the door for growth anddevelopment. The Gympie Region is also blessed with an environment that is attractive to bothresidents and visitors alike. Here, we have an enviable life style and Council and residents working

together to make this an area that we are proud to call home.

There is an increasing emphasis placed on Council to plan for the future and implement decisions thatwill ensure the financial sustainability of this Council into the future. It takes a dedicated team of strongindividuals who are prepared to make difficult decisions to advance the Gympie Region and maintain afinancially sustainable Council.

Council is committed to creating a climate for business growth, with increased number of businesses,

expansion of existing local industry and effective marketing strategies.

Significant progress has also been made with Gympie Region strategic planning. A number of planningstudies have been completed which will underpin the new planning scheme. A number of significantinfrastructure projects have also been completed or commenced.

A Vibrant Community

A Sustainable Economy A Responsibly Managed Environment Strong Council Leadership

Councils goals as stated in CouncilsCorporate Plan:


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SELECTION CRITERIA

Your application will include a covering letter, key selection criteria response and resume.

SC1 Development, Motivation and Support for Employees: Demonstrated ability to motivate, encourage and direct the efforts of others towards the

completion of plans and achievement of determined objectives, in an environment whichprovides ongoing personal development opportunities for individuals.

SC2 Allocation and Use of Resources:

Proven management skills and a demonstrated record of achievement, related to themanagement of human, financial, and strategic resources in an executive position.

SC3 Sound Personal Relationships: Ability to develop and maintain sound and effective personal relationships, both within and

external to the organisation through good communication, teamwork, trust and respect forindividuals.

SC4 Effective and Efficient Customer Service: Demonstrated capacity to establish and develop effective relationships with customers; through

the determination of needs, management of processes and delivery standards, instigation ofcontinuous review, and the development of staff competencies.

SC5 Legislative and Council Requirements: Sound knowledge and understanding of the Legislative framework within which Council

operates and the capacity to quickly identify and respond to those requirements.

SC6 Contribution to Policy:

Proficiency in the analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies.

SC7 Management of Organisational Change Initiatives: Sound knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to apply the principles underlying

organisational change, with an emphasis on equity, effectiveness, participation, responsivenessand accountability.


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Responsibility: Provide development opportunities for councillors.

Criteria: Councillor satisfaction in the programs offered.

ii) Organisation and Operations Management

Responsibility: Provide leadership and co-ordinate departmental operations and performance.

Criteria: Performance planning and reporting system effectiveness, varianceidentification, communication effectiveness.

Responsibility: Ensure output is monitored and services provided in an efficient cost-effectivemanner.

Criteria: Operational efficiency, service and output standards attained.

Responsibility: Develop, maintain and review Council's corporate plan.

Criteria: Corporate plan developed to Council's satisfaction.

Responsibility: Develop and maintain organisation structures to achieve Council's objectives.

Criteria: Organisational structure to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibility: Provide organisational change leadership and support.

Criteria: Input level and effectiveness; actual achievement against planned.

Responsibility: Ensure development and maintenance of appropriate systems, procedures and

performance standards.

Criteria: Level of operational system development and documentation.

iii) Financial Management

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Responsibility: Maintain financial systems and controls.

Criteria: Financial systems and control effectiveness.

Responsibility: Achieve financial targets.

Criteria: Financial targets achieved.

iv) Human Resources Management

Responsibility: Ensure human resources management plans, systems, procedures andprograms are developed and implemented.

Criteria: Human resources systems developed in accordance with Council requirementsand contemporary practice.

Responsibility: Promote teamwork and develop and maintain positive work relations andappropriate organisation culture.

Criteria: Culture development complies with Council's objectives.

v) Public Relations Management

Responsibility: Communicate and promote Council's policies to the community it serves.Criteria: Level of communication.

Responsibility: Ensure services, communications and dealings of staff with the public andexternal bodies are of a high standard.

Criteria: Customer satisfaction/complaints.

Code of Conduct(To be read in conjunction with Councils existing Code of Conduct for Council staff.)

1 The Council expects a certain conduct both at the workplace and as part of theC


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(f) Whilst in full time employment with Council you may not undertake any other paidwork, unless approved by Council.

3 Confidentiality(a) Any information and/or documentation relating to the business of Council, shall not

be disclosed to anyone unless, authorised in writing to do so by the Council or asper legislation.

4 Council Property(a) All property, including documents, of the Council remain the property of the

Council, even though they may be retained in your possession as a consequenceof your employment duties. You may not borrow, lend or possess any Councilproperty unless authorised by the Council to do so. On termination of employmentany and all Council property in your possession is to be returned to the Council.


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SALARY AND CONDITIONSSCHEDULE B

The final salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant, but the following can beused as a guide.

Employment will be in accordance with a five (5) year performance based contract with options for renewal.

Description AnnualValue

Notes

1Salary

(Superable Salary) $210,000 May be salary sacrificed at neutral cost to Council

2 Annual Leave Loading $2,827 Based on 4 weeks annual leave. Note that anadditional 5 days leave is granted in lieu of RDOs.Annual leave loading is not calculated on this leave.

3Employer

SuperannuationContributions

$26,250 12.5% of base salary

4Full private usage of

fully maintainedvehicle withinQueensland

$20,000 Notional Value Log books must be maintained forFBT purposes to minimise cost of FBT to Council.Vehicle to be cleaned by employee but otherwise

maintained by Council. Usage outside Queensland tobe approved by Mayor.

5 Telephone rental andcalls for house

$1,000 Actual Cost up to $1000 per year.Unused portion expires annually.


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HOW TO APPLY

Please return your application which must include your CV and cover letter marked

Strictly Confidential to:-

Ms Allie MaclureLocal Government Association of Queensland Inc

[email protected] Ref No: GRC4010


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