Independent Chairperson - CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee

Independent Chairperson - CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee

Council is seeking to appoint an Independent Chairperson to its CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee and is calling for expressions of interest from suitably skilled and qualified people. The committee is an advisory committee providing advice to council on the recruitment, performance review, remuneration and contract of employment of the Chief Executive Officer. 

The Independent Chairperson must have and be able to demonstrate the following: 

• knowledge and experience in human resources management, including executive recruitment, remuneration and oversight of employment contracts
• experience in developing and facilitating executive performance reviews
• senior business or government (including local government) experience
• strong leadership and communication skills
• an understanding of good governance and previous experience working with governance bodies or boards
• the ability to work effectively with Councillors and the CEO
• knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting the Northern Grampians Shire.

The Independent Chairperson will be appointed for three years and will be required to attend a minimum of two meetings per year, plus additional meetings as determined by the committee.