Chief Executive Officer

The Shire of Kondinin is seeking an energetic and innovative Chief Executive Officer with a strong community focus to continue the development of the Shire’s vision.

• Regional allowance of up to $12,900 per annum.
• Other benefits including housing, motor vehicle and professional membership;
• Employment contract up to 5-years;

The Shire

Covering the three towns of Kondinin, Karlgarin and Hyden, the Shire of Kondinin is in the heart of grain and sheep farming country. Three hours’ drive from Perth, the Shire is famous for Wave Rock which attracts more than a hundred thousand tourists each year. A range of facilities are provided including doctor, hospital, primary schools in Kondinin and Hyden, district high school in Kulin to Year 10 (bus service), day-care service and excellent sporting amenities.

The Role

Working in partnership with the Elected members and representing the Shire, you will provide strategic direction and effective leadership to the entire organisation and a high level of service to the community. You will continue to develop a corporate approach towards Strategic Financial Management and deliver harmonious working relationships with stakeholders to benefit the ongoing development of the Shire.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have demonstrated leadership at the CEO/Senior Executive level with the demonstrated intellectual capacity to understand and administer all legislation and public policy issues impacting on Local Government. You will also possess experience of and evidence in successful financial management, and experience in dealing with different stakeholders within and outside of the organisation. An understanding of and awareness of culture and heritage and how it integrates with planning and policy, community relations, general management, and policy implementation would be highly regarded.

The Package

The position is offered under a performance-based employment contract up to five years. An attractive remuneration package is offered and is to be set in accordance with the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Band 4, negotiable up to $240,396 per annum. Salary and benefits may be subject to negotiation to include but not limited to base salary, superannuation and professional membership in addition unrestricted private use of a vehicle, accommodation and a regional allowance of up to $12,900 per annum. Reasonable relocation expenses are available.

To be considered for the CEO position, applicants must address the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Application Package. To obtain a copy of the package, please contact Geraldine Kistnasing, Executive Recruitment Consultant at LO-GO Appointments on (08) 9380 4505 or by email at [email protected].

Should you wish to learn more about the Shire of Kondinin please visit www.kondinin.wa.gov.au

The closing date for applications is Thursday 08^th May 2025 at 5:00pm AWST

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