· Career defining role in this thriving & prosperous region

· Outstanding existing or aspiring CEO opportunity

· $207,650 - $269,104 (TEC) p/a including Super & MV

Tatiara District Council has a population of approx. 7000 and is one of the largest Local Government areas in South Australia. Located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, the main service centres are Bordertown and Keith, with smaller townships of Mundulla, Wolseley and Padthaway. Bordertown is conveniently located just two and a half hours from Adelaide and five and a half hours from Melbourne.

Tatiara means "the good country", and the district is fortunate to have an abundance of underground water, low unemployment, excellent facilities, and offers a quality country lifestyle. The economy of the district is agricultural and pastoral based, including the production of grains such as barley, oats and wheat, in addition to viticulture, sheep, cattle and pig farming, and is supplemented by a range of industrial and retail businesses in the main towns.

Building upon the impressive legacy of the outbound CEO departing in late in 2025, the new incumbent will work closely with a highly collaborative Elected Body, staff and the community, to deliver on a range of exciting projects and strategic initiatives in the coming years.

The key responsibilities aligned to Council and community needs include:

· Working collaboratively with Council and the Senior Executive Team to craft, communicate, implement and review the overall strategic and business plans for the organisation.

· Providing leadership and direction in the implementation, evaluation and review of Council’s strategic directions.

· Ensuring that all Council policies and decisions are implemented and reasonable action is taken in a timely and effective manner to meet the requirements of relevant legislation, Council by-laws and adopted policies.

· Effectively managing and leading Council's human, physical and financial resources, ensuring services are provided in a manner which meet customer needs and Council requirements.

· Advising Council on current and future community requirements, policy matters, the sustainability of Council and its services, and other matters that arise as required.

We seek an inspirational, agile and contemporary CEO, highly experienced in leading and developing organisational capacity and culture, and one who will be highly engaged with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and with the community and region as a whole.

The new CEO will possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, have sound financial acumen, be highly motivated and resourceful, and will quickly become a respected ambassador for Council across a range of settings.

Offered as an initial 4-year contract, it is essential that the successful candidate commit to living and immersing within the community for the long term.

Tertiary qualifications and experience in local government or from another highly regulated/governance oriented sector is preferred.

Don’t delay, apply now online quoting reference TDC6625 by midnight 22 June 2025. Enquiries most welcome and /or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]