THE City of Greater Bendigo has begun the process of hiring a new CEO<\/p>\n
Melbourne-based recruitment company Davidson has been engaged by the municipality in the search to replace long-time operational head of the City, Craig Niemann.<\/p>\n
The position was formally advertised on Saturday 12 August and will be open for applications for the next four weeks.<\/p>\n
Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said she expected a competitive recruitment process as the City of Greater Bendigo has earned a reputation as a successful local government organisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking for an authentic leader, with a people focus,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey will need to be a strategic thinker and have a track record in delivering timely outcomes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey will also have extensive experience in the government sector and have strong relationship building skills to work positively with council, staff and key stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom an organisation perspective, a new CEO will need to guide planning for an expected population of about 200,000 people by 2050, drive advocacy efforts for major projects, ensure continued financial sustainability, support cultural diversity and inclusion within the community, champion a positive organisation culture, and maintain the City\u2019s role and reputation as a regional leader.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a demanding role but one that is also hugely rewarding.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil anticipates there will be great interest in this role locally and across the region, within the local government sector and by nature of the role being advertised online, may attract national or international interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will be one of the most critical decisions councillors make this term and we look forward to receiving applications and working through this important process.\u201d<\/p>\n
The newcomer will replace current CEO Mr Niemann who has held the position for the last 16 years.<\/p>\n
Mr Niemann\u2019s contract with the city was renewed in mid-2022 but with an announcement he would moving on from the top job by the end of this year.<\/p>\n
He is leaving the City of Greater Bendigo after four decades in the local government sector including time at the Borough of Eaglehawk and the Shire of Loddon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE City of Greater Bendigo has begun the process of hiring a new CEO Melbourne-based recruitment company Davidson has been engaged by the municipality in the search to replace long-time operational head of the City, Craig Niemann. The position was formally advertised on Saturday 12 August and will be open for applications for the next […]<\/p>\n