Chief Executive Officer Aboriginal Shire Council

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Wujal Wujal is located in the beautiful Bloomfield Valley inside the World Heritage Area some 170km to the North of and 70km South of Cooktown. Wujal Wujal covers an area of 64 Hectares and the Shire has a tropical climate with both dry and wet seasons. The wet season extends from Wuja Wujal is an Aboriginal Shire Council, November to May with peaks from February and March. The originally known as Bloomfield, later known as dry season is from June to October. Average temperature is Mission. It was founded in 30°C with an average minimum of 23°C. 1886 by Lutheran Missionaries; however, due to difficulties of isolation, the area was The Shire lies on the banks of the Bloomfield River with abandoned. It was reopened in 1957 and high mountain terrain surrounding it. administered by the Hopevale Mission Board, a branch of the Lutheran Church of . In Population of the Wujal Wujal Community is approximately 1979, it became known as Wujal Wujal, and in 280 people.The main clan group languages are Kuku the following year the Aboriginal Council was Yalanji, Kuku Nyungul and Jalunji. English is widely spoken formed. It became a DOGIT Community Council by all and the older people still speak in the following the passing of the community. Community Services (Aborigines) Act 1984. Wujal Wujal is accessible by road via the coastal road Then in 2004 following the abolition of the across near the and by inland road. There is Community Services (Aborigines) Act 1984, it a private airstrip 20km from the Shire. The Shire can also be became known as the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal accessed by sea. Shire Council.

The present community of Wujal Wujal has existed on the site for many hundreds of years and is set around the highly sacred waterfalls of Wujal Wujal meaning ‘many falls’ in the local language.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS ABOUT COUNCIL

The community is administered by the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council and is bounded to the north by the Cook Shire and to the south by Douglas Shire. The Council is responsible for essential services, infrastructure and housing and has a strong commitment to ensuring that all other services such as health, education, law and order, land management, employment and training are available and accessible to all members of the community.

To serve the community through a coordinated, sustainable and equitable delivery of services with focus on local priorities and contribute to the improvement of the quality of life. (Wujal Wujal Mission Statement)

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Responsibilities

The CEO is the primary link between the Councillors and the employees and is accountable for: As CEO will have had experience in local government in senior positions and have the • Ensuring the development and implementation of the ability to create a team environment involving Council’s strategic plan; elected representatives, staff and other • Providing appropriate direction and leadership to staff; stakeholders. It is essential that you have • Ensuring accurate and timely information is available to assist knowledge of corporate governance and Council’s decision making processes, and assisting with the financial reporting in a local government. promotion of the Council’s role and function in the growth of the Wujal Wujal Community. Wujal Wujal has an enthusiastic council and staff team for you to work with. Organisational Relationships – Internal • Mayor and Councillors • Department heads and other staff

Organisational Relationships – External • Community groups and Traditional Owners • Elected representatives (Federal, State and Local) of other governments • Government officers, business associates and suppliers • Clients, families of clients and customers

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB a) Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply b) Knowledge and Experience these skills to create the environment necessary to motivate and promote effective performance. • Demonstrated experience in a Local • The maturity and sensitivity to work effectively with Government, involving the high level people of all ages and at all levels of Council, the management of people, resources and Government and external agencies and members of finances. Demonstrated experience at an the community to produce positive outcomes. appropriate level in a performance-based • The ability to lead and positively influence work organisational environment. groups and individuals in a positive, honest, open • Demonstrated experience in the strategic and fair way including mentoring of inexperienced management of complex organisational staff. change. • Effective organisational skills • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding • Highly developed written and verbal communication of contemporary trends in strategic skills management systems and processes. • Highly developed conceptual skills and abilities. • Demonstrated experience in the management • Highly developed analytical skills. of and accountability for significant corporate • A highly developed level of self-awareness. budgets. • Effective negotiation skills. • Proven ability in the management of staff, including the effective management of an Qualifications executive team and individual staff The successful candidate must hold an appropriate performance and development issues. tertiary qualification in management or equivalent • Demonstrated knowledge of legislative experience. A current motor vehicle drivers’ requirements and other agency processes licence is essential. relating to local government. • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding Training of contemporary issues and trends in local The position holder will be encouraged to attend government. workshops, conferences, seminars and off the job • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding training relevant to the position and to further of environmental issues impacting on key develop skills desired by areas of responsibility.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS SELECTION CRITERIA

Development, Motivation and Support for Employees: Demonstrated ability to motivate, encourage and direct the efforts of others Contribution to Policy: towards the completion of plans and achievement of determined objectives, Proficiency in the analysis, development in an environment which provides ongoing personal development and implementation of strategic policies. opportunities for individuals. Management of Organisational Change Allocation and Use of Resources: Initiatives: Proven management skills and a demonstrated record of achievement, Sound knowledge of, and the demonstrated related to the management of human, financial and strategic resources in an ability to apply the principles underlying executive position. organisational change, with an emphasis on equity, effectiveness, participation, Financial Management responsiveness and accountability. Proven track record in good financial management including a history of successful audit compliance. Representing and Communicating on behalf of Council: Sound Personal Relationships: Superior communication, consultative, Ability to develop and maintain sound and effective personal relationships, interpersonal and negotiating skills both within and external to the organisation through good communication, applicable to an environment of change, teamwork, trust and respect for individuals. Cultural awareness and particularly in dealing with Government understanding of aboriginal issues will be assessed. Departments, Main Roads and Natural Disaster contracts. Effective and Efficient Customer Service Demonstrate capacity to establish and develop effective relationships with Exercising Effective Self-Management, customers: through the determination of needs, management of processes Self-Development and Integrity: and delivery standards, instigation of continuous review, and the Demonstrated high levels of personal development of staff competencies. integrity and ethics of management practice. Legislative and Council Requirements: Demonstrated commitment to the Sound knowledge and understanding of the Legislative framework within maintenance of ongoing knowledge of which Council operates and the capacity to quickly identify and respond to contemporary management issues those requirements. practices, particularly as they relate to individual executive effectiveness

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS Cash Annual Package Description Notes Component Value

1 Base Salary $115K $115K 2 Annual Leave Loading $1935 $1935 5 weeks of total salary at 17.5% Employer Superannuation 3 $14,032 12% of total salary Contributions

Full private usage of an executive 6 Notional Value. Vehicle to be cleaned by employee 4 cylinder vehicle (Landcruiser or $15,000 but otherwise maintained by Council. equivalent)

Tenancy agreement for residence will be entered Subsidised rental of fully furnished into. Employee to maintain yard and premises 5 Council house in Wujal Wujal $4,680 under normal tenancy conditions. Based on (subsidised to $50/wk). nominal value of $140 per week.

Telephone rental and calls for Actual Cost up to this maximum annual value. 6 $1,000 house Unused portion expires annually.

Actual cost for professional development up to a Professional development (such as maximum annual value of $4,000 inclusive of LGMA conferences, memberships 7 $5,000 travel, registration, accommodation costs and and study expenses) and optional expenses. Other optional travel costs maximum travel costs. $1,000.

Total $106,766 $145,046 In addition:

• A mobile phone will be provided for business use at Council’s cost. • A laptop computer will be provided if required for business use at Council’s cost. • Salary sacrificing available for eligible components

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