Director People and Place - Tom Price

Director People and Place - Tom Price

• Residential - Tom Price
• Fixed Term Contract
• Competitive Remuneration:  $269,605 Indicative total remuneration package including housing and utilities allowance

The Shire of Ashburton in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, covers a land mass approximately half the size of Victoria. 

There are four towns that the Shire provides services to, those of Onslow, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica. 

This unique opportunity has arisen as the previous applicant has taken on a role of Chief Executive Officer elsewhere in the State. We are now looking for a suitably skilled and experienced person to join the Shire and build and maintain strong professional relationships with staff, Council, community, and the business sector. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Shire of Ashburton is looking to appoint a dedicated individual for a strategic leadership role in its People and Place Directorate.

It is recommended that you review the application attachments for this position, prior to applying. 

The role will involve itself in managing the Regulatory teams of Council plus Community Development team and work closely with multi-national partners in the Hydrocarbon and Mineral industries. 

This is a pivotal role and will work closely with the Executive Leadership team of the Shire in a high growth environment.

This position will appeal to a collaborative can-do leader with high-level strategic planning experience, strong negotiation skills with strong financial acumen and  demonstrated community engagement skills. 

The successful applicant will need to have an understanding of sustainable local economic development and Local Government governance and legislation as applicable to the position.

Ready to send your application?

Essential Criteria can be found in the application package on the Shire of Ashburton website https://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/council/careers/current-opportunities.aspx

Simply click 'Apply'.

Applicants should have their documents ready to attach prior to applying.

Applications will be received by  Monday, 1 November 2021.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note:  Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful candidate is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.