Application for position of Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ashburton

Published on Friday, 17 January 2020 at 12:00:00 AM

Located in the Pilbara region in the North West region of Western Australia, the Shire of Ashburton is experiencing significant economic growth (59% in the last year), and Council is embarking on a process to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to work with it during this exciting time.

Important qualities which the Shire’s next Chief Executive will bring to the role include the skills and desire to work with community members in providing services across four Towns in the region, an experienced leader who can develop a responsive and dynamic organisation, and strong project management and stakeholder relationship skills. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate successful experience in advising on, and supporting good governance in a statutory environment.

If you have all of these skills and are keen to work in a stimulating and growing environment, then Council is keen for you to consider applying for the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Ashburton.

The successful applicant will be based in the Town of Tom Price in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, managing 190 employees with an annual revenue of nearly $90m with $60m allocated to capital works projects. The position is offered under a performance based contract of up to five years.

An Application Package along with the Position Description can be obtained from by clicking here. Further information about the position is available by contacting John Phillips from ‘John Phillips Consulting’ on (08) 9574 2974 or 0417 937 784.

Applications which take account of the position’s selection criteria, as outlined in the information package, is to be sent to [email protected] or mailed to John Phillips, ‘John Phillips Consulting’, PO Box 1513, TOODYAY WA 6566 and marked ‘Private & Confidential - CEO Shire of Ashburton’ by 6.00pm (Western Standard Time), 7 February 2020.

Please do not apply via the Shire’s web link. 

Application Package and Position Description

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