Hepburn Shire Council Hiring for Executive Manager Development at Daylesford, Victoria, Australia Full Time

• Fulltime /Five-year contract role
• Based in Daylesford, with flexibility for 50% working from home
• Senior Executive Officer
• Remuneration package $185,000

About Us

Hepburn Shire, based in Daylesford Victoria, is a small regional shire, a great place to take your next step as you enjoy our iconic region and it’s country lifestyle – all within an hour of Melbourne. Hepburn is home to 70% of Australia’s natural springs, fantastic food and wine, combined with beautiful historic towns including Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. We are reinvigorating our Executive Team with three new roles.

Come and join us at this exciting time to make a real impact in our region, and in your career!

“I absolutely love working in Local Government! Sometimes it isn’t easy but the diversity of delivering over 100 services and building and maintaining assets directly for our community of residents and visitors means you won’t be bored, and you will see your role making a difference. Hepburn Shire is an amazing location, with committed staff and Councillors, so why not apply for a role…..you won’t be disappointed.” Bradley Thomas (Chief Executive Officer)

How You’ll Make a Difference

Leading both Strategic and Statutory Planning functions as well as Environmental Health and Local Laws, we need someone who is a great communicator and influencer to bring our teams toward best practice.

Our ideal candidate

Are you a planning dynamo who is also passionate about improving our response timeframes and outcomes? If you are looking for some complexity and challenge, like a role that is dynamic, exciting and offers engagement and collaboration; with focus on excellence in customer service and deliverables with accountability, trust and respect as your core…then we have the role for you.

What Hepburn can offer you?

• Meaningful work with a dedicated team
• Attractive flexible options including fortnightly or monthly RDOs for applicable full time roles
• Hybrid working opportunities – up to 50% Work from home for suitable roles
• Perfect work life balance – What better way to spend your time off than exploring the picturesque beauty with forests, natural springs and rolling landscapes. Bicycle and walking trails, locally grown food, the variety of dining options, creative arts offerings (galleries, festivals), and markets enhance the appeal of living in or near our stunning region. All this is only an hour and a half from Melbourne.
• Inclusive and safe work culture with strong drive for gender equality, diversity and transparency in fair recruitment and promotion
• Free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Program

How To Apply

As this role is an Executive leadership role, we would like all applicants to make contact with our Manager Culture and Performance, Irenee McCreevy before applying.

Irenee will inform you about the role and provide an information pack for you to learn more about the position and the application process.

Please email or call Irenee Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0409483714 to receive your information pack.

Further information and a copy of the Position Description is available through the employment section on the Council’s website.

https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/Council/Work-for-Council/Job-vacancies

Applications close 5pm 10 July 2023.

Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.

We’re social, connect with us!

LinkedIn Facebook Instagram