EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS SEPTEMBER, 2010
THE CRADLE COAST AUTHORITY The Cradle Coast Authority was created in 2000 by the nine local governments of North West Tasmania to provide leadership and coordination on issues affecting the region as a whole. The Cradle Coast region includes the municipal areas of Burnie City, Central Coast, Circular Head, Devonport City, Kentish, King Island, Latrobe, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast Councils. The Authority is currently home to NW Tasmania’s regional tourism and natural resource management bodies, health promotion and arts development programs, and a growing range of regional-scale local government projects including planning and waste management reforms. The Authority has around 30 employees and an annual turnover of around $5 million, and operates under a skills-based Board appointed by representatives of its member councils. For more information on the Authority’s Strategy and current activities, visit www.cradlecoast.com.
THE POSITION The Authority is seeking an energetic Executive Officer with strong organizational, stakeholder relations and project management skills to join its small, dynamic management team. This position works closely with the Executive Chairman and other senior managers to ensure smooth operation of the Authority’s overall governance, strategic planning and reporting systems. The Executive Officer position is directly involved in a diverse range of regional issues and offers unique opportunities for applicants pursuing careers in regional development. Key roles and functions of the Executive Officer position include 1. Executive support to the Executive Chairman, Board, Representative and special committees, including management of agendas, briefings, minutes and execution of agreed actions;
-22. Management of the Authority’s strategic planning, project documentation and reporting systems, including formal reporting to the Authority’s shareholders and external partners; 3. Supervision and mentoring of other staff, consultants and contractors as required; 4. Participation in the development and management of new projects, including research and creation of project proposals, external partnerships and funding arrangements; and 5. Representing the Executive Chairman and the Authority at meetings and events, and leading projects, presentations and negotiations with external stakeholders on the Authority’s behalf. These functions will evolve over time in response to the Authority’s continuing growth and changing regional role and priorities, offering new challenges and responsibilities.
THE PERSON To be considered for interview, applicants must be able to demonstrate 1. Direct experience managing board or committee operations, including corporate governance requirements, in government, not-for-profit or private enterprise environments 2. Skills in managing stakeholder relations relevant to a membership-based organisation, working in a political environment, with a diverse range of internal and external clients 3. Ability to mentor staff and work as part of a small, multi-skilled management team 4. Conceptual, analytical and communication skills required to research and prepare briefing materials, policy recommendations and proposals on a diverse range of topics 5. Excellent project development and management skills, including creation of consultants’ briefs, supervision of contracts and preparation of reports Relevant formal qualifications will be considered, but are not a requirement for interview. Candidates selected for interview will be assessed on the basis of their responses to set interview questions, as well as evidence of other personal and professional attributes relevant to successful operation in this role, such as
Preparation for interview and understanding of the overall role of the Authority; Professional presentation and approach to answering questions in the interview; Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and confident manner; and Other skills or working knowledge directly relevant to this position.
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-3THE PACKAGE A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the preferred applicant. The total package offered will include salary and superannuation components, and salary packaging options. For indicative purposes at this stage of the recruitment process, the value of the total remuneration package offered will broadly be in the range of $70 000 - $90 000, but the Authority reserves the right to make offers outside this range. The position is based on an initial three-year, performance-based contract, with a six-month probation period and annual review. Normal working arrangements are 37.5 hours per week. Overtime will not be paid but flexible work hours can be negotiated to ensure life/work balance.
THE LOCATION This position is based at the Authority’s offices in Burnie.
APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants are invited to submit A current, detailed resume; Statements addressing the selection criteria listed under THE PERSON (up to 1 page each); and Further information or statements regarding suitability for the position (no more than 2 pages). Referee checks will be conducted with the applicant’s consent when the preferred applicant has been selected. Referee details may be provided with the application, or after selection is confirmed. Applications should be sent by email to Gillian Binet at gbinet@cradlecoast.com, clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION, by 5 pm Monday 11th October 2010. All applications will be acknowledged and further selection processes advised within two weeks of the closing date. For further information regarding this position or the application process, please contact Gillian Binet on 03 6431 6285.
Approved September 2010
Roger Jaensch EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
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