Deputy CEO - Shire of Victoria Plains

Discover the Hidden Gem of Western Australia – Victoria Plains

The Shire of Victoria Plains is seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy CEO to join their team

• Executive leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer
• Attractive executive salary package plus generous employment benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful impact to the community

ABOUT THE SHIRE

The Shire of Victoria Plains is a charming and authentic slice of Western Australia’s rural heartland. Perfectly nestled amidst lush farmland and scenic countryside, Victoria Plains is rich in history and offers a truly unique experiences, natural beauty and environments that will captivate your senses and enrich your soul and only 149kms from Perth.

As the organisation continues to grow and invest in its community, an outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Deputy CEO to join the Executive Leadership Team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Shire of Victoria Plains is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join its Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, The Deputy Chief Executive Officer will play a significant role in the planning and delivery of major and strategic economic development projects that are currently underway. You will be instrumental within the Executive team and council in providing strategic and operational leadership to enable quality outcomes to shape the way the Shire delivers its services through innovative solutions and better practice implementation to serve the needs of an evolving and growing community.

ABOUT YOU

You are an authentic and strategic leader who combines strong financial and commercial acumen with a collaborative leadership style. You enjoy working in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Council and Executive Leadership Team to deliver sound governance, responsible financial management and sustainable organisational outcomes. You are passionate about continuous improvement, project management, lead with integrity and have the ability to influence, inspire and build high-performing teams.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role within Finance, Administration corporate services, local government or a similarly complex organisation.
• Qualifications in Leadership and/or management discipline
• Sound understanding of the Local Government industry, regulations, risk management and compliance
• Strong financial management, strategic planning and governance capability, with experience leading organisational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Highly developed public relations, interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to influence at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing significant budgets and delivering high-quality corporate services.

REMUNERATION

The Shire of Victoria Plains offers an attractive executive employment package up to the value of $199,341.20. This includes

• Competitive executive salary: Cash component of $138,320 per annum
• Employer Superannuation: 12%
• Council matching Superannuation contribution of 6.5%
• Shire Housing
• Shire Vehicle
• Utilities – Water, Electricity & Internet
• Professional development & membership opportunities
• And many more additional employee benefits and wellness initiatives

WHY JOIN US?

This is more than just another executive position. It is an opportunity to influence the future of the Shire by providing strong leadership, finance acumen, enhancing governance and supporting sustainable growth through the many projects that are under way.

If you are looking for a role where you can showcase your leadership and people management skills, while embracing the values and vision of the Shire to genuinely be part of positive growth and change, then we would love to hear from you.

To play a vital role in shaping the future of the region through innovative projects, sustainable development, and community engagement. – apply now.

APPLY NOW

For further information, or to request an application package, please email [email protected]

To apply, please submit:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A covering letter addressing your suitability for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).

For a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact:

Laura Russo
Manager WA
LO-GO Appointments
(08) 9380 4505