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Examples of positions we have recruited for clients:

SENIOR MANAGER, STRATEGIC PROJECTS

• Reports to CEO
• Strategic thinker and deliverer
• Competitive package
• Sydney location

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced executive with a proven track record in the development and delivery of complex strategic projects for a diverse range of stakeholders. You will need to have a background of successful integration of a range of key issues including economic, social, cultural and environmental factors.

This critical role requires a person who has the ability to be in in-tune with the aspirations and expectations of diverse stakeholders, with sometimes conflicting requirements.

As part of the senior executive team your professional advice and input will be based on broad analysis and appreciation of the bigger picture.

Your professional background may be in the economic, social, infrastructure, environmental or other related discipline. Your experience in integrating this with the wider issues involved in strategic projects will have provided you with a rounded view that enables you to be highly productive in delivering project outcomes.

If you are looking for the next step in your career or for a new challenge to apply your proven skills and would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Ross McLelland on 02 89250888 or 0438108331 or e-mail ross@pacificconsulting.com.au

GENERAL MANAGER, HOLROYD CITY COUNCIL

• Gateway to Western Sydney
• Highly successful organisation
• Attractive remuneration package

Holroyd City Council, with its 90,000 residents over 40sq kms, is home to a culturally diverse, close-knit family community.

Through its 350 staff Council has a record of innovation and continuous improvement and is seeking a General Manager who can lead the organisation through its next phase of development by gaining the respect and trust of Councillors, staff, the community and other stakeholders.

You need to have demonstrated broad experience at senior management level, including:

• Creating and implementing strategic direction
• Strong leadership skills
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills
• A high level of integrity

If you would like to know more about this exciting position, please contact Ross McLelland on (02) 8925 0888, mobile 0438 108 331 or email your details to ross@pacificconsulting.com.au.

MANAGER, CITY STRATEGY

• Reporting to the CEO
• Leadership in delivering strategic outcomes
• Package circa $140k
• Enviable lifestyle opportunities

Wollongong City Council is one of the most respected and well established Regional City Councils in Australia. Its high level of professionalism combined with award winning recognition by the Planning Institute of Australia in 2006 for excellence in planning, reinforce its longstanding reputation for innovation. The Council, with more than 1000 staff and annual budget in excess of $180m, is a progressive organisation committed to the achievement of valued outcomes for Wollongong and the Illawarra region.

This role is accountable for the City Strategy Group in driving and directing all aspects of strategic development and implementation and review of Council’s strategic plans, policies and major capital works strategies.

To effectively lead this function you will need to be outcomes-driven with a strong technical background from either the private or public sector experienced in implementing major strategies. You will need to be a creative thinker and a strong team player capable of working successfully with a range of stakeholders and making a critical input to executive thinking and decision-making. You should have relevant tertiary qualifications and be someone who has proven abilities in:

• Developing complex economic, urban and environmental strategies
• Translating strategies into practical initiatives and plans
• Leading implementation of strategies across a range of Council functions to achieve results
• Flexible and creative problem solving
• Inspiring others to achieve innovation and delivery of major, long term infrastructure programs

Please email your application to: ross@pacificconsulting.com.au. To register your interest in this opportunity please contact Ross McLelland on (02) 89250888.

DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIAN WOOL EXCHANGE Ltd

The Australian Wool Exchange Limited (AWEX) is a well established company with an acknowledged record of commitment to servicing its Members and the wool industry as a whole by providing accurate independent market reporting services, developing industry based standards and maintaining the necessary rules framework which underpins the successful commercial trading of greasy wool in Australia.

AWEX is recognised globally for independent market reporting and information services, commitment to continuous development and improvement of Australia’s wool standards and the adoption of new technologies and efficient systems.

AWEX is dedicated to further development of these services to Members and the industry through inclusive and broad based consultation, innovation, transparency and accountability.

AWEX is a not for profit company, limited by guarantee. The Members of AWEX represent the majority of first-hand wool traded in Australia and include wool brokers, exporters, private treaty merchants, processors, and wool growers.

There is a vacancy on the Board of Directors of AWEX, arising from special resolutions passed by members at the Annual General Meeting of the company on 17 November 2006 which provide that ‘One Director may be appointed by the other Directors subject only to ratification of the appointment by National Farmers’ Federation Limited.’

The Board invites applications for this position from suitably qualified persons. Applicants should have business and commercial experience, previous board participation and understanding of corporate governance. It is desirable that applicants have knowledge and understanding of the wool industry.

The successful applicant should have the aptitude and desire to make an effective contribution to AWEX and the Australian wool industry through ensuring the development and delivery of efficient, effective and innovative programs and services enhancing the trading of greasy wool in Australia.

AWEX is committed to continuous improvement in its performance.

Applications and accompanying resumes should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – DIRECTORSHIP” and forwarded to company_secretary@awex.com.au or posted to The Chairman, PO Box 649, Lane Cove, NSW 1595

Applications should be received by Friday 22nd December 2006

For further information contact either Mr Mark Grave, CEO or Mr Michael Pritchard, Company Secretary on (02)9428 6111.

VENUES MANAGER, Sydney

12th Month Contract

Hospitality Industry
Sales, Marketing and Operations focus

This exciting contract opportunity has come up starting March 2006 to drive and manage a range of up-market, popular, in-door function venues in central Sydney.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the business continues to be driven in the required direction to achieve and exceed revenue objectives through implementing the sales and marketing plan, growing all segments of the business and in particular capturing new external opportunities through trade shows, advertising and promotions.

At the same time, as the Venues Manager you will play a hands on role in supporting and developing the functionality of the sales and operations team, implementing strategies and improving long term client relationships.

To undertake this role you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years successful sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry or similar.
• Excellent proven sales and marketing skills
• Superior organization and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in developing and growing business
• Experience in leading a successful and committed sales, marketing and operations team
• Knowledge of the NSW function and eventing marketing, desirable would be experience in dealing with unique or specialist venues.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

•Reporting to the CEO
•Leadership in delivering outcomes
•Package circa $200k

Wollongong City Council ,with its strong service focussed culture, delivers a diverse range of services and projects to one of the largest local government areas in Australia. The City has large commercial, residential and industrial areas and is characterised by the extent of its geographic, sporting and cultural richness. The Council, with more than 1000 staff and annual budget in excess of $160m,is a progressive organisation committed to the achievement of valued outcomes for Wollongong and the Illawarra region.

Reporting to the CEO,this role is accountable for the Operations Group in delivering a wide variety of services including community and cultural development, works and engineering, libraries, recreation and the natural environment, and managing the City Centre.

To effectively lead this large, multi-disciplinary team, you will need to be outcomes driven with a strong customer and staff relationship approach, a creative thinker and a strong team player capable of working successfully with a range of stakeholders. You should have relevant tertiary qualifications and be someone who has proven abilities in:

•Leading people and systems issues to achieve results.
•Creating a service of excellence culture.
•Applying commercial and political acumen.
•Flexible and creative problem solving.

Please email your application to:ross@pacificconsulting.com.au. To register your interest in this opportunity please contact Ross McLelland on (02)8925 0888.

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

Motivate, communicate and lead
Opportunity for new initiatives
Competitive package

Our client, a leader in the hospitality/food service equipment distribution is undergoing change and looking for a strong sales manager to develop, implement and monitor new sales strategies and processes to deliver growth. Reporting to Chief Executive you will be a strong member of the senior executive team. With a strong emphasis on change management, coaching and development you will be a leader of a small team of experienced sales people.

You will have a strong solution selling record and 5 years of experience in a sales management role. Analytical and capable strategist you will be experienced in business planning and establishing sales targets. You will relish the opportunity to drive change and deliver results. Experience in tourism and hospitality industry is desirable, but more important will be your ability to develop and drive processes, communicate and influence others. Excellent salary package offered.

Pease forward your application to: nina@pacificconsulting.com.au or Nina Price, Pacific Consulting, PO Box 332, North Sydney, 2059. Phone enquiries: Nina Price or Sandra Herbert 02 9956 8544.

EXECUTIVE MANAGER, CORPORATE SUPPORT

• Challenging, service focussed role
• Reporting to the City Manager (CEO)
• Competitive package
• SW Sydney

Fairfield City Council is a complex organisation providing a diverse range of services for one of the largest local government areas in Australia, The City includes commercial, residential and industrial areas and is characterised by the extent of its cultural richness. The Council, with more than 800 staff, is a progressive organisation committed to a culture of achieving valued outcomes for the City.

This role is accountable for the corporate support functions including corporate governance, information management, human resources, risk management and financial management.

Reporting to the City Manager, you will be a high energy, effective member of the senior executive team. You will be solution driven, capable of creating leading-edge initiatives and customer-focused support services. You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and be a strong leader who has:

• A focus on both people and systems issues
• A track record of creating service of excellence
• Strong commercial and political acumen
• A flexible and creative approach to problem solving
• Experience in leading successful change programs.

Please email your application to: ross@pacificconsulting.com.au or mail to Pacific Consulting, Level 9, 100 Walker Street, North Sydney, 2059. To find out more about this opportunity please contact Ross McLelland or Mary Brown on (02) 89250888.

FINANCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER

• Reporting to the CEO
• Financial Solutions & People Focused
• Attractive Package

An exciting and challenging opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, solutions focused finance executive to work closely with the CEO and to provide a higher level of financial strategy, forecasting, reporting and support to the other senior executives. The position will develop and implement major change to the organisation's financial and other business systems as an integral member of the senior management team.

As the organisation operates in the commercial food and retail sector with a number of outlets and has a revenue in the order of $25 million with some 300 staff the successful applicant will bring to the position a successful track record based on a commercial focus and business orientation. In-depth understanding and experience in service delivery, probably from the FMCG sector will be highly regarded.

Importantly, you will need to have demonstrated ability to relate to, influence and manage both financial and particularly non-financial staff. This will be coupled with proven managerial and leadership skills applicable to a moderate sized organisation.

This position will ideally suit you if you are looking for the next step in your career in the finance/ business systems arena, or equally if you are looking for a new challenge in a different style of organisation based on your proven track record at this level.

Please phone Ross McLelland on 02 8925088 or e-mail your application to: ross@pacificconsulting.com.au

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER/COMPANY SECRETARY

• Reports to CEO
• Solutions Focused
• Career Opportunity

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen in a small and highly successful organisation for a person who can successfully combine the functions of Chief Financial and Administration Officer and Company Secretary.

The role includes financial operations planning and reporting, corporate governance, contributing to the Executive and managing staff.

As well is working closely with the CEO you will need to demonstrate success in establishing and maintaining systems, processes and structures that support the commercial operations, industry services and corporate functions of the organisation.

You will need to be a highly capable, enthusiastic and experienced finance executive with an open-minded, positive, can-do attitude, and who likes to have a hands-on approach.

Your interpersonal skills will enable you to relate effectively with the CEO and the Board, as well as other managers and your staff.

If you're looking for a challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy a great team environment and want to move to a six-figure salary package, this may be your ideal opportunity.

For further information please contact Ross McLelland on 89250888 or e-mail your details to ross@pacificconsulting.com.au

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