Leading Roles

Leading Roles is a local government specialist provider of recruitment and human resources advisory services. Our goal is to transform the performance and culture of local governments through high performing people. Leading Roles was established as a local government specific executive recruitment company in 2012. We have a shared purpose with Councils – making a difference in our communities through talented people. Leading Roles has the largest local government specialist recruitment team in Australia. We offer you best practice advice, high quality and professional service, access to our networks of senior leaders, a strong understanding of council operations, and visibility of human resourcing across the industry. We have placed over 40 Chief Executive Officers since 2012, as well as many senior leaders into local government roles across Australia. These executives are highly regarded individuals and provide their council organisations with contemporary leadership practices. They have transformed their organisations into some of Australia’s highest performing councils. We offer a comprehensive recruitment and HR services including: - Leading Professionals: Full-service executive and professional recruitment - Leading Contractors: Short-term appointments for local government staff - Leading Human Resources: Specialist HR advice and assistance