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Chief Executive OfficerMcArthur • Williamstown, AU
Chief Executive Officer
McArthur • Williamstown, AU
4 days ago
Job description
- Lead a unique regional community with an exciting future.
- Shape Hepburn's future through strong leadership and governance.
- Build trust, strengthen performance and deliver for the community.
Chief Executive Officer
Hepburn Shire Council
Lead one of Australia's most celebrated regional communities.
There are very few places in Australia where natural beauty, creativity, community spirit and wellbeing are so deeply woven into everyday life. Hepburn Shire is one of them. From the mineral springs and renowned wellness tourism of Daylesford to the historic townships of Creswick, Clunes and Trentham, the Shire offers vibrant local communities, stunning landscapes and a rich cultural heritage-all just over an hour from Melbourne. It is an exceptional place to live and a rare place to lead.
This is not a business-as-usual CEO role.
Hepburn's communities are passionate, informed and deeply invested in the future of their region. Success in this role will come from embracing that passion, building trust and bringing people together around a shared vision.
Hepburn Shire Council is seeking an exceptional leader to guide the organisation through its next chapter. Working closely with Councillors, staff, community members and stakeholders, you will provide the strategic governance and financial leadership needed to strengthen organisational performance and deliver sustainable outcomes for the Shire.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact. Council is looking for a CEO who can build confidence, foster a high-performing and accountable organisational culture, strengthen relationships across the community and support a cohesive and effective Councillor group. You will lead with authenticity, transparency and integrity, providing frank, fearless and evidence-based advice while creating an environment where people feel valued, empowered and connected.
The successful candidate will bring the strategic capability to navigate complex challenges including financial sustainability, changing community expectations, infrastructure priorities, disaster recovery and environmental resilience. Equally important will be your ability to see future possibilities, embrace innovation, challenge the status quo and identify new opportunities to enhance the prosperity, liveability and reputation of Hepburn Shire.
About You
You are an energetic, pragmatic, self-aware, and people-focused leader with a track record of leading through complexity and delivering meaningful change.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a complex service-delivery environment.
- Strong governance, financial management and organisational leadership capability.
- Outstanding communication and relationship building skills as evidenced by the ability to build trust and credibility with Councillors, staff, community members and stakeholders.
- Experience in creating high-performing, customer-focused and accountable cultures.
- The confidence to provide clear, objective and evidence-based advice.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to make disciplined decisions and prioritise competing demands.
- A collaborative leadership style that empowers others, develops talent and promotes innovation.
- A commitment to transparency, fairness and community outcomes.
Council welcomes applications from accomplished leaders both from within local government and from comparable sectors where stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship and public impact are central to success.
The Opportunity
This is a unique chance to lead a proud and distinctive region with enormous potential. Supported by an experienced executive team and a committed Council, you will have the opportunity to strengthen organisational stability, improve community confidence, elevate Hepburn Shire's profile and help shape a thriving future for its communities.
Build trust. Lead with purpose. Create lasting impact.
Applications Close: Sunday 11th October 2026.
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