- Lead Frankston City Council’s enterprise people, governance and integrity agenda, shaping organisational culture, workforce strategy, risk, governance and assurance across a broad executive portfolio.
- Influence the future direction of a large and evolving organisation through a highly strategic leadership role focused on integrity, accountability, high performance and community trust.
- Join a newly established Executive Leadership Team under a new CEO and play a pivotal role in driving organisational transformation, capability uplift and continuous improvement across Council.
Frankston City Council is at a pivotal and exciting point in its evolution. Located on Melbourne’s stunning bayside fringe, Frankston offers a unique blend of coastal lifestyle, urban connectivity and economic opportunity. With beautiful beaches, a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class health and education precincts, and strong transport links to Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston continues to emerge as one of Victoria’s most dynamic metropolitan centres. The city is undergoing significant transformation, driven by population growth, investment and a strong vision for the future. Frankston is building a connected, vibrant and inclusive community, one that balances lifestyle with opportunity and where residents, businesses and visitors alike can thrive.
Frankston City Council is entering a new chapter under new leadership, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and the establishment of a contemporary Executive Leadership Team. The organisation is reshaping its executive structure to create a collaborative, outward-looking and high-performing leadership group focused on whole-of-organisation leadership, clear strategic priorities and delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief People & Integrity Officer (CPIO) will lead Council’s enterprise people, governance and integrity agenda. The role provides strategic leadership across people and culture, governance, risk, procurement, communications and organisational assurance, strengthening capability, performance and public trust. Partnering closely with the CEO, Councillors and executive peers, the CPIO will drive workforce strategy, governance and organisational culture; while ensuring strong integrity, risk and assurance frameworks support effective decision making. The role will also lead enterprise-wide transformation and continuous improvement, fostering a high-performing, values led and future focused organisation.
To be successful, you will be an accomplished executive leader with significant experience across people, governance and organisational capability within complex environments. You bring a strong track record in organisational transformation, workforce strategy and enterprise leadership, supported by exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. A strategic and authentic leader, you are recognised for your sound judgement, political acumen and ability to build trusted relationships while navigating complexity. You combine commercial insight with a strong commitment to integrity, accountability and high performance. Relevant tertiary qualifications are required.
This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future direction, capability and culture of a large and evolving organisation through a broad and highly strategic executive leadership portfolio.
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