Published on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at 10:11:48 AM
Elevate your career with the fastest-growing Local Government in Western Australia
• Positively contribute to the rapidly growing community’s future
• Flexible-working benefits, substantial leave and 5 year contract
• Generous remuneration of $200,000 plus super plus vehicle or allowance
THE SHIRE
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is located just 45 kilometres from the Perth CBD on the
picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp. With well over two billion dollars being invested in
transport infrastructure in the Shire by the State and Federal Governments, the Shire is the fastest
growing local government in WA with a population of 38,000 forecasted to double in the next
10 years. With a focus on balancing the natural beauty of Serpentine Jarrahdale with
sustainable growth, the Shire offers unique opportunities and exciting challenges, and is
currently looking to appoint a dynamic and innovative Director to lead the Infrastructure
Services area.
THE ROLE
The Director Infrastructure Services’ role is to champion strategic leadership in the areas of
engineering, infrastructure project delivery and major community projects. Reporting to the
Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Executive Management Group, the successful
candidate will positively contribute to the organisation’s future directions and success,
cultivating a high-performance culture amongst your team and operating with the Shire’s
common purpose at all times; to proactively support the Shire’s thriving community.
REQUIREMENTS
If you have extensive experience in the successful delivery of substantial capital projects at a
senior level in a Local Government context, we would be interested to hear from you. With
some significant infrastructure projects planned, senior stakeholder engagement at the highest
levels of government will be essential. The Shire is looking for a dynamic, dedicated,
contemporary leader, confident in working alongside other Executives and Council, who will
thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment. Adept problem solving skills will be essential and
an engineering background is highly desirable.
THE PACKAGE
In return you will receive a generous base salary of up to $200,000 plus superannuation for this
five-year contract, plus vehicle or vehicle allowance and co-contribution of superannuation
up to an additional 3%. The Shire offers genuine flexible working hours including staggered start
and finish times and work-from-home arrangements, in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
plus 12 days of executive leave per annum.
To apply please visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1329492.
Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of no more
than two pages, outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability to the role.
Download an Application Pack
For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please
contact Emily Bulloch for a confidential discussion on 0427 582 402 or ebulloch@beilbydt.com.au.
Applications will close at 9am AWST on Tuesday 3 June 2025.
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify.
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