Executive Manager - Water Business Unit

Gympie Regional Council is offering a unique opportunity for a Water Industry Professional to create a contemporary customer focussed water business unit in what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity.  You could be part of a forward thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.

The regional centre of Gympie is central to the Gympie region, two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.

Remuneration: An attractive salary package is on offer, plus full private use of a Council vehicle and 13% superannuation.

Closing Date:  Sunday 30 October 2016 at 5.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role overview and what we are looking for

Gympie Regional Council provides water and sewerage services to over 30,000 residents. It is embarking on a major reform program and requires an Executive Manager, Water Business Unit to lead the process.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced water and sewerage professional with a track record in the industry to build a modern water and sewerage business which is customer focused and underpinned by strong and sustainable business principles.

The position requires the successful candidate to have exceptional leadership abilities with a collaborative, engaging and inclusive style, demonstrated abilities in fostering a positive, innovative and dynamic team, and the ability to provide the development of key strategies to achieve the community’s regional vision balanced with Council’s aspirations.  This will be clearly defined through your implementation of key initiatives, projects and service delivery activities.

To be considered for this role we require you to:

• possess tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, environment management or a related discipline,
• demonstrate a successful 10 years’ experience at senior Local Government management or executive level
• demonstrate your success in leading a Water and Sewerage business through the motivation of staff and the development of an integrated team culture.

If you believe you are the right person for this fantastic opportunity we want to hear from you.  

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bernard Smith on 1300 307 800 or via email bernard.smith@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Advisor - Human Resources, Mrs Ros McVicar on 07-5481 0646 or email ros.mcvicar@gympie.qld.gov.au

 Applications close  on Sunday 30 October 2016 at 5.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

How to apply

Please visit www.gympie.qld.gov.au/employment and click on the corresponding job number.