Manager Council Enterprises
- Empower and Inspire: Lead a diverse team to achieve greatness together!
- Impactful Leadership: Shape economic growth and community satisfaction
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible environment and a vehicle for private use
We Are East Gippsland Shire
Nestled in a natural paradise, East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes—from stunning coastlines to majestic mountains. Join a passionate team of locals dedicated to making a difference in our community while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
The Opportunity
As the Manager Council Enterprises, you will play a vital role in leading the delivery of our commercial services. ensuring they run efficiently and effectively.
In this role, you’ll develop strategic business plans, drive service improvements, and enhance customer satisfaction while leading a multi-skilled and motivated team. This position offers the chance to shape our services, build partnerships with stakeholders, and contribute to the overall economic vitality of East Gippsland. Your leadership will have a direct impact, driving these fantastic facilities for visitors and residents alike.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Bairnsdale or Lakes Entrance with travel across East Gippsland required.
What we’re looking for (Key Selection Criteria)
- Formal qualifications or demonstrated relevant experience in at least one of the disciplines covered by the role and / or business qualifications.
- Track record in achieving results at management level.
- Ability to deliver services that are relevant to customer needs within a local government environment.
- Strong leadership, negotiation and human resource management skills.
- Strong business acumen with proven experience in driving business improvement, planning, and management. Additionally, demonstrated proficiency in financial management and the ability to think and operate strategically as well as tactically.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, psychometric testing and hold a current and valid Working With Children Check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Private use vehicle provided
- Hybrid work flexibility 60/40
- Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
- Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks and lakes.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please submit:
- A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role
- A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications and 2 referees.
- A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.
Applications close at 11.59pm on December 3, 2024.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Stuart McConnell, General Manager Assets and Environment, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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