Chief Executive Officer

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Job Description

Chief Executive Officer | Mackay Regional Council

Lead with clarity, integrity and community focus in one of Queensland’s most dynamic regions.

• Lead cultural renewal and unity across Council and executive teams
• Drive strategy, infrastructure and services for a growing regional city
• Shape public value with strong ethics, clarity and community focus
  
  

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a visionary and accomplished Chief Executive Officer to lead a progressive organisation through its next phase of cultural renewal, service excellence and strategic infrastructure delivery.

With a recently formed executive leadership team and a strong mandate from Council, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced and values-driven executive to build an integrated, high-performing organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for a diverse and growing regional community.

The CEO will provide trusted, strategic leadership to a workforce of over 1 100 people, guiding the delivery of key services and major capital programs in alignment with Council’s vision and community expectations. Reporting to the Mayor and Councillors, the CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping organisational culture, building unity between Council and the executive, and strengthening trust and morale across the organisation.

Council is seeking a leader who brings clarity, political awareness and compelling communication skills. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of the regional economy, an understanding of the wet/dry seasonal planning environment and the ability to anticipate change, manage complexity and deliver with impact. A demonstrated commitment to public service values, community responsiveness and high ethical standards is essential.

This role offers the chance to live and work in Mackay – a vibrant regional hub offering an enviable lifestyle, natural beauty and a thriving economic base. Council supports relocation and offers a highly competitive remuneration package under a performance-based contract.

This is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the future of one of Queensland’s most important regional communities.

Please download the Executive Applicant Pack before submitting your application.

Applications close 5pm Monday 9 June 2025.