Port Pirie Regional Council …a great place to live, work & lead!

Attractive 5 year executive career & lifestyle offering

$235,000 p/a negotiable including Superannuation & MV

Nestled between Spencer Gulf and the Southern Flinders Ranges, Port Pirie is a vibrant regional city with a proud industrial heritage and a diverse community. Approximately 2 hours north of Adelaide, the region offers a unique blend of lifestyle, opportunity, and natural beauty — making it an ideal place to live, work and lead.

Following several years of dedicated leadership, the current Chief Executive Officer has retired, leaving a strong foundation, a committed team, and a thriving community. Council is now seeking an inspiring, innovative and collaborative leader to build on this legacy and guide Port Pirie Regional Council through its next exciting chapter.

The new CEO will work closely with the Mayor and Elected Members to implement Council’s strategic vision, to drive organisational excellence with a focus on best practice, and to ensure quality service delivery across Councils core activities, in line with community expectations.

Leading with passion and integrity, the CEO will inspire and empower a dedicated Executive Team and broader workforce, building capacity, a culture of trust, accountability, innovation and service delivery excellence.

Key Result Areas will include:

Provide visionary leadership to ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Council’s Strategic, Financial and Corporate Plans.

Foster a culture of service excellence, evidence based best practice, continuous improvement, innovation and community collaboration to enhance service delivery and community outcomes.

Lead the development of strategies and partnerships designed to meet Council’s vision for Port Pirie to be a premier regional centre in South Australia where residents and visitors want to be.

Develop and implement plans, programs, policies and strategies that meet the current and emerging societal, cultural and environmental needs of the communities within the Council area.

Ensure a safe, inclusive, equitable and values driven workplace culture.

Foster active community participation and engagement in Council activities, programs and relevant committee or advisory groups to support the development of strategically responsive programs and initiatives.

Develop, implement and promote positive relationships with government bodies, businesses, community groups and the media.

Ensure the efficient and effective management of Council’s physical, financial and human resources, in line with industry best practices.

Provide a safe and healthy work environment that complies with all legislative and LGAWCS requirements.

With a sharp eye for detail, the ability to manage multiple demands and meet competing deadlines, whilst ensuring a focus on financial sustainability, the successful candidate will possess demonstrable, relevant executive experience from local government or similar highly regulated / compliance orientated organisation/s, ideally of similar size, scale and complexity.

Tertiary qualifications are preferrable, and highly developed written and verbal communication skills and exceptional stakeholder engagement (internal and external) will be essential.

The new CEO will be expected to live in the region.

Please apply online quoting reference PPRC300725 by 9am 25 August 2025.

Email for a Candidate Information Pack at [email protected] or [email protected]

Confidential enquiries may be directed to Heather Oliver on 0404 801 969 or Sharon Somerville on 0402 419 317.