Chief Executive Officer

Wiluna: Edge of the Desert - Are you ready to step up?

The Shire of Wiluna is currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead their forward-thinking team and Chandler Macleod are delighted to invite applications for this highly visible role.

The Chief Executive Officer provides strategic leadership to the Shire of Wiluna and to the Council and acts as the primary link between Councillors and the Shire’s staff.

The successful candidate should have a sound background in Local Government, have experience in large scale projects and display strong leadership skills to continue to lead the Shire into the future to achieve their long-term plans.

Employment is offered under a performance-based contract of 3 - 5 years.

An attractive total reward package to be set in accordance with the SAT Band 4 of between $136,023 - $213,356 per annum (incl salary, super, utilities in accordance with SAT Band 4) will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience. In addition, the Council may also pay the SAT regional/isolation allowance $50,000 per annum.

Council will provide rent free, locally situated executive housing with paid utilities, private use of an executive 4WD and Professional Development & Training allowance with paid study days above your annual leave entitlements of 5 weeks. Reasonable relocation expenses will be available. To be considered for the CEO position, applicants must address the Selection Criteria as detailed in the

Application Package.

Applications including a cover letter may be made in Word format to: [email protected] quoting Reference CMGSOW2

Confidential enquiries to Helen Gibson may be made by calling (08) 9217 0546.

A detailed Application Package is available by emailing: [email protected]

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close at 5pm 28th April 2024.

The Shire is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify potential applicants. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant Police checks, undertake a pre‑employment medical, other relevant checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing