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Chief Executive Officer
(Package negotiable from $126,896 to $195,000 as per SAT Decision 2018)
The Shire of Murchison is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer.
The Shire incorporates 27 pastoral stations, has a population up to 114 people and covers an area of 49,500 square kilometres. The predominant land use in the region is pastoral stations, which are generally managed by family units whose main income is generated from cattle and meat sheep.
Murchison Shire is often referred to as the "Shire with no Town” as there is no gazetted townsite within the Shire and it is believed to be the only Shire in Australia where this is so.
As Chief Executive Officer you will take overall corporate responsibility for the organisation. You will foster a customer service focus, a positive team culture, a cohesive relationship with the Council and the community and provide a basis for efficient planning and delivery of services provided by the organisation. You will develop and lead the goals and objectives of the Council as set out in integrated plans, budgets, and capital works programs. You will be accountable for the Council’s human, financial and physical resources whilst acting as the face of the organisation in the community.
Ideally, you will have experience in and have intimate knowledge of the workings of local government. Additionally, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable) and have relevant senior management experience as well as a reasonable knowledge of road construction and maintenance and the outside operations of a remote or small Shire.
A performance based 3-year contract will be negotiated which includes an attractive remuneration package in the vicinity of $126,896 to $195,000. The package includes a negotiable cash component commensurate with qualifications and experience, utilities subsidies and up to 14.5% superannuation (conditional). In addition, unrestricted private use of a vehicle within WA, and rent-free housing and generous annual leave applies.
Interested persons may obtain an Information & Selection Criteria Package by contacting Mike Fitz Gerald on 0419 907 443 or email mike@fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au.
The Information Package may be downloaded from http://www.fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au/local-government-job-vacancies/murchison-shire-ceo-information-package-2019/
Applications addressed to Cr Ross Foulkes-Taylor, President, including a Curriculum Vitae and statement addressing the Selection Criteria should reach Fitz Gerald Strategies, 9 The Crest, CANNING VALE WA 6155 or email to mike@fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au by the close of business Wednesday 24th April 2019.
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