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McArthur. Located at the northern end of the Yorke Peninsula, Barunga West Council encompasses some of South Australia\'s most picturesque coastline and historic inland townships, just two hours from Adelaide. The Council is committed to driving positive social, economic and environmental outcomes that support its growing communities and thriving local industries. About the role
The Barunga West Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure Council\'s vision, policies and decisions are effectively delivered. Working in partnership with the Mayor, Elected Members and Senior Management Team, the CEO will lead the organisation to achieve its strategic and business plans, ensuring services, infrastructure and community initiatives are delivered efficiently, sustainably and to a high standard. The role is central to driving organisational performance, fostering a positive and high-achieving culture, and building strong relationships with the Council, staff, community and stakeholders to deliver lasting benefits for the region. What you will do
Lead, inspire and develop
the organisation to deliver Council\'s strategic and operational objectives. Drive the development, review and delivery
of Council\'s long-term strategic and financial plans. Ensure the effective and sustainable management
of Council\'s financial, human and physical resources. Oversee
major projects, operations, and service delivery to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes for the community. Provide accurate, timely
advice and reports to Council to support informed decision-making. Foster
a positive and productive culture that values professionalism, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Build and maintain
strong relationships with the Mayor, Elected Members, staff, community, government agencies, businesses and media. Promote
Council and its activities to the broader community and actively represent the organisation at key forums and events. Ensure
governance, risk and statutory obligations are consistently met, with robust systems, policies and controls in place. Champion
customer service excellence and lead community engagement initiatives that strengthen trust and satisfaction. What they are looking for
Extensive
executive leadership experience in a complex, multi-functional service organisation. Demonstrated
success in leading strategy, people, finances, assets and major projects. Strong
understanding of local government operations, legislation, governance and compliance frameworks. Proven
ability to build positive relationships with external stakeholders, government agencies, the community and media. Highly
developed leadership, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams. Excellent
written and verbal communication, negotiation, public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. High
levels of strategic, political and commercial acumen, combined with sound analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong
emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, manage complex relationships and lead with empathy and resilience. Exceptional
people management skills, with the ability to nurture, support and develop the workforce. Sound
understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing regional communities, with a commitment to driving positive outcomes for the community. Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications
in a relevant discipline (highly regarded). How to apply
To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please visit mcarthur.com.au and quote reference number
J8295. Applications close 9am Wednesday 22 October 2025. Confidential enquiries can be directed to
Rebecca Hunt
or
Steve Nolis
on
(08) 8100 7000.
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📌 Chief Executive Officer
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Perth