General Manager Innovation and Engagement - Bass Coast Shire Council
General Manager Innovation and Engagement - Bass Coast Shire Council
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Bass Coast Shire Council is a forward-thinking, community-centred organisation located on Victoria's stunning south-eastern coastline. With a unique mix of urban growth areas, rural townships and pristine natural environments, Bass Coast offers an exceptional lifestyle and an equally compelling professional opportunity. The Council is on a journey of transformation—building capability, shifting to an outward focus, and delivering services that align with the aspirations of its diverse and growing community.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive leadership role has responsibility for a broad and strategically important portfolio including People & Culture, Financial Services, Customer & Digital Experience, and Communications & Governance. The General Manager Innovation & Engagement will play a pivotal role in strengthening Council's organisational settings, leading its digital transformation agenda, and driving engagement strategies that support the Bass Coast narrative—both internally and across the region. With a newly structured executive team and a dynamic cohort of emerging leaders, this role will be key in building performance, culture, and cohesion across the directorate.
You will provide strategic advice and operational leadership to enable delivery of the Council Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan, embed strong governance practices, and support the Mayor and Councillors in navigating complex political and community matters. As a people leader, you will bring visibility, clarity and coaching capability to uplift team potential and guide the organisation through change with calm, confidence, and integrity.
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced or emerging executive with proven capability in transformation, financial oversight, and strategic engagement gained within local government or in an aligned sector such as state government, education, health, water, or regulatory bodies. You will demonstrate political astuteness, team-first values, and a mindset that balances structure with imagination.
This is a rare opportunity to lead meaningful innovation while living the values of Excellence, Passion, Imagination, Integrity and Courage that define Bass Coast's culture.
For a confidential discussion, contact Ashley Wilkes, Director at W&Co Search, on 0448 007 653 or Applications close 18th of June, 2025 and should include a one-page cover letter and a resume outlining your experience and alignment to the opportunity.
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Executive
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