Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO)

The Shire of Sandstone is seeking the services of a suitably experienced Deputy Chief Executive Officer

This is a full time, permanent position based in Sandstone Western Australia. As Deputy Chief Executive Officer, you will assist the CEO in overall corporate responsibility for the organisation. You will have excellent communication skills, help to foster a customer service focus, a positive team culture, a cohesive relationship with the Council and the community and a basis for efficient planning and delivery of services provided by the organisation. You will take responsibility for the control and management of some projects and support the accountant and CEO in the financial management of the Shire.

Having excellent knowledge of the broad workings of local government is essential as will having worked within a senior management capacity in local government. Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly valued. Practical knowledge of the outside operations of a small, remote Shire, including but not limited to parks and gardens, road construction and maintenance, waste management and project management will be highly valued.

The successful applicant will negotiate a performance based 3 or 5-year contract which includes an attractive remuneration package negotiable up to $203,575.00 which includes a negotiable cash component plus five weeks annual leave, up to 17.5% superannuation (conditional), unrestricted use of a motor vehicle and rent-free housing and subsidised utilities.

Interested persons can obtain an Information Package & Selection Criteria by downloading the documents at https://www.fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au/local-government-job-vacancies/ or by calling Mike FitzGerald on 0419907443.

Applications including a Curriculum Vitae and statement addressing the Selection Criteria should reach Mike FitzGerald of Fitz Gerald Strategies 9 The Crest CANNING VALE WA 6155 or preferably an electronic application emailed to mike@fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au by the close of business Monday 24 March 2025.

Peter Money

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Sandstone

23 Hack StreetSandstone WA 6639