Chief Executive Officer @ Cardinia Shire Council

• A unique and exciting opportunity to join Cardinia Shire Council during a period of significant municipal growth
• Bring a ‘community first mindset’ with a commitment to serve a diverse and vibrant community
• Lead a highly engaged workforce with purpose and strategic vision

Our Shire

Located on the fringe of Melbourne and covering an area of 1280km2, Cardinia Shire is one of state’s the fastest growing local government areas and boasts a dynamic and diverse community.

From the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges to our productive agricultural land and vibrant growth areas, Cardinia Shire is a liveable shire that is rich in natural assets. Demand on our community infrastructure and services continues to grow along with our population, with more than 135,000 people now calling Cardinia Shire home.

Cardinia is named after an early property in the area, which was named from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘look to the rising sun’.

The Position

The objective of the CEO for Cardinia Shire Council is to advance its vision of improving the lives of people in the community now, and for the future generations. This will be achieved through hands on and decisive leadership, and by delivering effective community services and infrastructure renewal.

About You

As a seasoned executive or experienced CEO, you will bring a proven track record of embedding operational and organisational excellence through collaborative co-design, financial stewardship, robust governance and risk management, systems thinking and innovation. Building a resilient organisation through empathic change will be an integral part of your leadership approach.

Through values-based leadership, you will empower leaders, build capability and cultivate high performing teams. Success in this role requires guiding and mentoring elected members, providing strong advocacy for Cardinia Shire, and being visible and active in community settings.

You will have broad practical experience and a strong operational knowledge of Local Government or related sectors, including the legislative framework.

If the opportunity to contribute to the future success of Cardinia Shire Council is something you are passionate about, we look forward to hearing from you.

Our Organisation

Cardinia Shire Council has more than 600 employees, providing a broad range of services, programs, activities and projects.

We are proud to work with all members of the community, from newborn babies and families to seniors and culturally diverse residents and across business, industry, and non-profit organisations.

A hybrid workplace and activity-based work environment supports the delivery of this and the values of ‘Teamwork’, ‘Respect’, ‘Accountability’, ‘Communication’ and ‘Customer Focus’ underpin everything that we do. Health and Wellbeing initiative support the development of an engaged and committed workforce.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council.

For more information on the organisation visit: cardinia.vic.gov.au/

To apply: please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/carceo0625/ and click on ‘Apply now’, and include a covering letter clearly quoting CARceo0625 including your motivation and detailing your capabilities and experience relevant to the position and a current CV with a focus on key achievements. Call David Baber or Alexandra Deng of Future Leadership 1300 347 437 for further information.

Close Date: July 4, 2025 17:00 AEST