The Role
Loddon Shire Council are commencing their search for a new Director Operations who will be responsible for delivering a $20 million operational and capital program across the Loddon Shire.
Your key aim as the Director Operations is to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to plan, maintain and enhance Council’s asset portfolio, which includes a diverse range of natural and built facilities, roads, bridges, footpaths, drainage, streetscapes, plant and fleet. This position is also responsible for the effective management of Council’s regulatory responsibilities in relation to building compliance, statutory and strategic planning.
This pivotal leadership role within the Management Executive Group oversees a workforce of approximately 90 staff and manages a significant portfolio of externally contracted works.
The key objectives of this position are to:
- Raise the bar of external works and service delivery
- Instil a culture of accountability, efficiency and results
- Develop trusted partnerships with Councillors, staff and the community
- Have a commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for the community
About You
To be successful in this position, you will have extensive leadership experience in an engineering or operations environment. You will be a confident communicator who is comfortable working across the organisation to engage Councillors, staff and the community on all matters relating to strategy, engineering and operational projects.
You will be a passionate and personable, multi-skilled leader, and able to consistently deliver to a high standard. You understand the unique challenges a small regional Council faces and apply a business excellence approach to encourage innovation and enhance the way our assets are managed, serviced are delivered. You will drive a high-performing culture with customer service and community outcomes at its core.
More about Loddon
Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometers north-west of Melbourne and covering 6,696 square kilometres, Loddon Shire is home to over 7,500 residents and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector.
With stunning natural landscapes, including the Loddon River, National Parks, Lake Boort and rural townships, the region offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity all within a 45 minute drive of Bendigo, one of Victoria’s major regional centres.
This is a full-time, senior officer position offering a competitive remuneration package along with great staff benefits and a supportive work environment. Council offers, relocation assistance, Employee Assistance Program, salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and private vehicle use (in accordance with Council’s Fleet and Plant Policy).
For further information or to request a position description, please phone Nick Kelly on 0497 476 548 or email nick@gemexecutive.com.au
To apply for this position:
Please follow this link: https://gemexecutive.com.au/job/director-operations/
Applications for this position will close on Tuesday 4 March 2025 at 5pm.