Craig Niemann
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
Senior Executive with extensive experience in Local Government in Victoria and a strong record of high performance in strategic planning and project and program delivery. Excellent leader with a proven record of positive cultural change, organisation development and improving team performance. Passionate and committed to customer focus, stakeholder engagement and building strong relationships. Highly regarded at local, state and federal levels and a strong commitment to delivering for the community. Visionary leader and strong and successful advocate for Council and the community.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
City Of Greater Bendigo
12.2007 - 12.2023
- Ongoing financial stability of the Council – Current Budget $230M.
- Major Strategic Planning for the growth of the municipality
- Attraction of over $150M of capital grants from State and Federal Governments for Community facilities
- Strong people and culture leadership, delivering ongoing improvements to staff culture and performance.
- Built strong relationships with all stakeholders including Governments, Local Government representatives, Businesses, Regional Partners and Community.
- Enhanced governance and decision making with Elected representatives
Director Organisation Support
City Of Greater Bendigo
10.2005 - 12.2007
- Improved financial controls and accountability
- Built strong team culture
- Enhanced Governance for better decision making
Chief Executive Officer
Loddon Shire Council
09.1997 - 09.2005
- Executive leadership in a rural local government
- Extensive community engagement and community building
- Strong State and Federal Government advocacy
- Financial and human resource management
Various Local Government Roles
Shire Of East Loddon, Borough Of Eaglehawk
08.1983 - 09.1997
Education
Company Director -
AICD
Melbourne2017
MBA -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC10.2003
Bachelor of Business - Local Government - Local Government
RMIT
Melbourne, VIC1990
Skills
- Governance
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Community Engagement
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
City Of Greater Bendigo
12.2007 - 12.2023
Director Organisation Support
City Of Greater Bendigo
10.2005 - 12.2007
Chief Executive Officer
Loddon Shire Council
09.1997 - 09.2005
Various Local Government Roles
Shire Of East Loddon, Borough Of Eaglehawk
08.1983 - 09.1997
Company Director -
AICD
MBA -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Business - Local Government - Local Government
RMIT
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