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Independent Panel Member

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About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

Expression of Interest: Independent Panel Member

The Adelaide Hills Council is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and is currently seeking expressions of interest for an independent member to serve on its Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Panel (the Panel).

The Committee consists of four (4) Council Members and one (1) Independent Member on staggered terms.

Opportunities Available

Adelaide Hills Council is seeking one (1) Independent Member for a term of up to three (3) years commencing October 2025. Independent Members are eligible to re-submit an application for reappointment at the end of each term.

Role Overview

The overall role of the Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Panel is to provide advice to Council on the Chief Executive Officers performance and development, including the setting of key performance indicators, performance reviews and annual remuneration reviews.

Duties Required

Independent Members of the Panel will need to demonstrate recent and relevant skills and experience relevant to the roles and functions of the Panel. Council seeks to achieve diversity amongst the Panel membership.

It is anticipated that the Panel will meet a minimum of five (5) times per year. Sitting fees will be paid to the successful appointees and Independent Members will be required to comply with the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 1999.

The Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Panel’s Terms of Reference, agendas and minutes are available here.

How to Express Interest

Expressions of Interest, in the form of a covering letter setting out skills and experience, and a brief resume, should be marked: Confidential EOI Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Panel Independent Membership and be addressed to the Governance Officer, Adelaide Hills Council, 63 Mount Barker Road Stirling 5152, or governanceandperformance@ahc.sa.gov.au

Expressions of interest must be received by 5.00pm Sunday 24 August 2025

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Skye Ludzay, Governance Officer, by calling on 8375 7924 or emailing to governanceandperformance@ahc.sa.gov.au

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