CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Briefing Pack LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS MAYORAL MESSAGE “McKinlay Shire is a great place to live and work and despite current challenging factors such as drought the Council is in a good position. Strong financial management will see Council debt free by June 2017 and infrastructure has generally been well maintained or upgraded in recent years. These two factors along with a prime location in the heart of North West Queensland will allow Council to seize opportunities rising from the focus on Northern Australia for the long term benefit of community. Our Council maybe smaller than its coastal counterparts however we are extremely energetic and proactive in seeking new and innovative solutions across many areas. The Chief Executive Officer will play a key role in shaping the current and future liveability and economic direction of the shire as a whole. ” From the Mayor, Cr Belinda Murphy LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS THE POSITION, ITS OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES The McKinlay Shire Council is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation over the next 5 years. This is an opportunity for the new Chief Executive, whose leadership and management experience and hands-on personal style will see an organisation develop and succeed under their guidance. Along with an executive package and incentives, the McKinlay Shire offers a highly engaging and involving country lifestyle and a key leadership position in both the council and the community. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS MCKINLAY SHIRE INFORMATION THE PLACE McKinlay Shire Council is the southern gateway to Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria. The Shire spans some 41,000 square kilometres and townships include Julia Creek (the main hub of the Shire) and Nelia on the Flinders Highway, and McKinlay and Kynuna on the Matilda Highway. The Shire has a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Its main industries are cattle, tourism and mining ventures at BHP Cannington (the largest silver/lead mine in the world), Eloise Mine. The McKinlay Shire is home to natural assets including the Great Artesian Basin, the picturesque environments of the Flinders, Saxby, Cloncurry and Gilliat Rivers, the Julia Creek Dunnart and beautiful indigenous bird life. These natural elements, in addition to the history of the region, including the setting for Banjo Patterson's Waltzing Matilda, and popular annual events including the Dirt and Dust Festival provide great opportunities for tourism and recreation. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS MCKINLAY SHIRE INFORMATION MAKING OUR SHIRE YOUR HOME Julia Creek is the main economic and social centre within the Shire. Julia Creek is the main economic and social centre boasting a hospital, primary school, kindergarten and childcare, emergency services, rail station, library, Queensland Government agency, caravan park, various commercial businesses, airport and Council Administration building and depot. The Shire is home to a highly engaged community with a wide range of activities/events held all year round to suit everyone’s needs. With committees and groups varying from Sporting, Theatre, camp drafting, Arts and Cultural, historical, Country Women’s Association and Returned and Services League, you are bound to find something to keep you and your family occupied away from work. The local primary school provides education up to Grade 6 and has a full active school holiday program. Their now exists a middle school model for Grade 7-10 which is located is a mixture of a on location service and school of the air. Local families utilise the regions High Schools in either Mount Isa or Charters Towers. Mount Isa is located 256kms West and Charters Towers is 500km East. The Federal Government initiative ‘Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme’ is available to assist with the costs associated with sending your children to boarding school. For more information go to www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/assistance-for-isolated-children. Extracurricular activities for children include a professional dance school which offers Ballet, Jazz and contemporary tap lessons, pony club, and various junior sporting clubs including a swimming club. Musical tuition is available for guitar and percussion Julia Creek is serviced by Rex Airlines with 3 flights per week to Townsville and Mount Isa, and from Cloncurry (only 140km West) direct flights to Brisbane operate five days a week. Virgin flies in and out of Cloncurry and Qantas and Virgin service Mt Isa with regular flights to Brisbane. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS OUR VISION A Vibrant Community A focus on health, wellbeing and general quality of life for the MAKING OUR SHIRE YOUR community. HOME • Develop a learning organisation, which A Strong Economy provides a satisfying, rewarding and secure A focus on economic career for our employees development to create while fostering employment growth teamwork, person growth and respect for the and opportunity. individual • Support and promote economic developments A Sustainable • Support and promote Environment community A focus on the Shires developments • Develop assets and built and natural infrastructure environments and • Achieve environmental supporting sustainability infrastructure. • Improve financial security A Well Managed Shire A focus on Councils leadership and management of the Shire and its assets. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS The McKinlay Shire is represented by 5 Councillors and managed by the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation. The staff complement is 73 with an annual operational budget of $25M. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS RECRUITMENT TIMEFRAMES AND MILESTONES Applications Deadline Close of Business Monday, May 16 2016 at 6pm Initial interviews Enquiries Council will perform the initial interviews following a preliminary We encourage you to contact shortlisting process. These interviews John Kelly, Interim Chief will be conducted via a Skype call or Executive Officer, before by telephone. applying for an informal We will assess your experience and discussion on the role and your skills against the selection criteria in application. these initial interviews. John is best contacted on (07) Second Interview 4746 7166, or via Council will invite their preferred [email protected] candidates to participate in a second Enquiries will be dealt with in interview at Council’s Chambers in the strictest confidence. Note: Julia Creek with all elected members Mr Kelly is not a potential candidate for this position. Council may require their preferred candidates to undergo psychometric assessment to assist in understanding the candidate’s preferences and attributes. LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND LINKS Council’s website http://www.mckinlay.qld.gov.au/ Councillor Profiles http://www.mckinlay.qld.gov.au/web/guest/contact/councillordetails. shtml Council’s Community Plans, Infrastructure Plans, Corporate Plans and Operational Plans http://www.mckinlay.qld.gov.au/web/guest/council/publications.html Council’s Adopted Budget 2013/14 http://www.mckinlay.qld.gov.au/web/guest/council/adopted_budget.s html LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERTS ATTACHMENT 1 – POSITION DESCRIPTION PRIMARY DELEGATIONS AND Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Date: April 2016 RESPONSIBILITIES Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer The Chief Executive Officer is expected at Supervisor: Mayor all times to make judgements and Remuneration: As per Contract of Employment decisions in accordance with established Award: Queensland Local Government policy and within legislative requirements. Officers’ Award - 1998 In particular, the officer is to: Award Allowances: As per Contract of Employment 1. Determine all matters relating to the Agreement: In general terms as per specific appointment and remuneration of senior organisational enterprise bargaining executive staff (Directors or equivalent) in consultation with Council. OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION To provide visionary and creative leadership, direction 2. Determine all matters relating to the and commitment to McKinlay Shire Council and the appointment and remuneration of staff Council Organisation in the provision of a range of Local other than senior executive staff. Government services demonstrating contemporary practice in service delivery. 3. Ensure that employees, in carrying out their duties, act in accordance with legislative ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS requirements, established policies and The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Mayor delegations. and Council in accordance with the Local Government Act but exercises significant autonomous authority and 4. Ensure that all aspects of relevant acts as the primary link between Councillors and staff. legislation and policy are complied with, including Workplace Health and Safety Act, The following Executive positions report directly to the Equal Opportunity and Workplace Chief Executive Officer: Harassment policies. • Director Corporate and Community Services • Director Environmental & Regulatory Services 5. Manage industrial disputes, grievances and • Director Engineering Services discipline matters. Also directly reporting to the Chief Executive Officer is 6. Sign cheques,