Description:
DescriptionEXPRESSION OF INTEREST
INDEPENDENT ADVISOR TO CEO EMPLOYMENT MATTERS COMMITTEE
Whitehorse Council seeks a qualified Independent Advisor to support its CEO Employment Matters Committee. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic perspective, expertise in human resources, governance, and executive leadership.
The Independent Advisor will be appointed by Council for an initial term of three years after which they will be eligible for extension or re-appointment, depending on performance, for a further three-year term.
The CEO Employment Matters Committee comprises all Councillors unless determined by Council. It is envisaged that the Independent Advisor will be required to attend a minimum of two meetings per year.
The role of the Independent Advisor is to:
- Attend and participate in all Committee meetings
- Draft Meeting Agendas in consultation with the Mayor and take Minutes of meetings
- Provide advice to the CEO Employment Matters Committee
- Support Councillors in developing the CEO annual performance plan
- Facilitate the development of the draft performance criteria and performance review methodology (in consultation with the Committee and the Chief Executive Officer)
- Provide benchmarking and advice to the Committee on an appropriate remuneration for the CEO.
Respondents will be assessed on the following Key Selection Criteria:
- Proven experience advising or working with ASX-listed companies, not-for-profit organisations, or public sector entities
- Demonstrated experience as a senior HR executive, HR professional, or advisor with a proven track record of success in complex organisational environments
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Previous experience working with governance bodies or boards
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of views.
Note:
The appointed Independent Advisor cannot act as an Executive Search Consultant for Council, should the CEO position become vacant.
Expressions of Interest should include:
- Your skills, experience and qualifications
- Names and contact details of two (2) professional referees
- 1-2 page summary addressing the Key Selection Criteria
- Schedule of rates.
For further information, please refer to the Independent Advisor, CEO Employment Matters Committee – EOI Information Kit. For any queries, please contact Celia Robinson, Manager Governance and Integrity via email at celia.robinson@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or telephone 0478 258 699.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by close of business Tuesday 1 April 2025.
Expression of Interest Information Kit:
Information Kit