Chief Executive Officer

SHIRE OF MURCHISON

• Total Package value $142,608 to $176,808 per annum
• 3 to 5 year contract

Council is seeking to appoint a senior executive who has significant Local Government management experience and can demonstrate strategic leadership capabilities, with strong financial and statutory management skills.  The successful applicant will also be able to show a sensitivity and understanding of living and working within a small community in a remote location.

This is one of the most interesting and challenging Local Government positions in W.A. requiring a mix of strong leadership, good management, effective public relations and practical application to sometimes difficult or unusual situations and to arrive at new solutions to advance projects.

The position is offered as a three to five year performance based contract with an attractive salary package valued at $142,608 to $176,808 per annum, including a base salary of $90,000 to $125,000 per annum, the private use of a motor vehicle, superannuation, accommodation (shire house), communication allowance, professional development and subscriptions. Council will meet reasonable relocation expenses.

An application Package along with the Position Description can be obtained via email employment@walga.asn.au  quoting ‘CEO Murchison’ in the subject line.  Further information about the position is available by contacting Lydia Highfield on (08) 9213 2079.

Applications which take account of the position’s competency requirements should be sent to: applications@walga.asn.au or mailed to Lydia Highfield, Recruitment Manager, Local Government Workplace Solutions, P O Box 1544, WEST PERTH  WA 6872  marked “Private & Confidential – CEO Shire of Murchison” by 4.00pm Wednesday 22^nd February 2012.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify.  The successful applicant is required to obtain a National Police Certificate and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment.