*Flexible .5 diverse executive opportunity

*Help drive & deliver great regional & community outcomes

*$75,000-$85,000 p/a plus Super & $5,000 car allowance

Southern and Hills Local Government Association (S&HLGA) is a regional subsidiary under the Local Government Act (SA).

S&HLGA has substantial interaction and collaboration with many organisations and agencies, each of whom aims to have a positive impact across the region, and together achieve improved wellbeing for the larger community.

S&HLGA undertakes a regional coordinating, representational, advocating and marketing role on behalf of its member councils which are:

Adelaide Hills Council

Alexandrina Council

Kangaroo Island Council

Mount Barker District Council

City of Victor Harbor

District Council of Yankalilla

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Officer will provide advocacy, advice and high level support to co-ordinate, drive and help deliver the strategic objectives of the Association which includes:

Promote and advocate for Local Government at a Regional Level including Local Government Reform across Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.

Act as a co-ordinator and a catalyst on matters affecting Local Government in the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island Region.

Provide timely and accurate information and advice to S&HLGA and its member Councils, on major issues or matters impacting on its operations.

·Facilitate shared service collaboration and delivery between council’s that aligns with the objectives of the Association.

Provide S&HLGA with Executive services as specified / required.

Lead the effective delivery of the S&HLGA’s governance pillars - Advocating, Sharing, and Delivering - and the annual work program as approved by the Board.

Deliver and ensure that the Association’s activities align with its purpose.

Maintain strong and effective relationships with key peak bodies and stakeholders, including the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA SA), Regional Development Australia (RDA), political parties and representatives for the region, and other relevant government and non-government organisations.

Coordinate administrative support for the Association, provided by member councils.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline commensurate with an executive position in local government will be highly regarded.

Strong attention to detail, time management, computer literacy and with well developed written and verbal communications skills will be essential.

The role allows full work from home flexibility to deliver on agreed objectives and timelines, however there will be a requirement to attend regular Board and other meetings out of hours, which are rotated between the member councils across the region.

Please apply online via Seek quoting reference SHLGA17625 by midnight 2 July 2025.

Enquiries are most welcome and /or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]