The Town of Port Hedland is located 1,765 kilometres north of Perth in the Pilbara. It is home to a growing and diverse community of approximately 17,000 people. With planned investments of more than $800 million of capital works projects over the next 15 years, it has a vision of developing into a thriving, resilient and inclusive community for all. The port of Port Hedland is the largest bulk export port in the world and serves as the "Maritime Gateway" for the Pilbara Region. It boasts uniquely beautiful beaches and mangroves that is home to an abundance of fish, whales, bottlenose dolphins and the annual migration of flatback sea turtles. The two main residential centres, Port and South Hedland, offer a range of community services including cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. A rare opportunity has presented itself to appoint an experienced Senior Executive to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to and working in close collaboration with the Commissioners, the CEO's key responsibilities include: Lead and manage a motivated and engaged team General oversight of the delivery of services and operations of Council Articulate a vision and sense of purpose aligned to Council's Strategic Plan Community and stakeholder engagement Provide leadership in the execution and delivery of major projects Oversee the asset and infrastructure management plan Ensure financial performance and sustainability Comply with the governance and legislated requirements of Council Maintain the Economic Development and Tourism strategy Ensure a safe workplace environment Provide sound and trusted advice to the Commissioners It is essential that you have senior management experience and an understanding of the Local Government sector. You will need to be commercially and financially savvy, visionary and an evidence-based thinker who can deliver major projects and meet the expectations of Council. It is expected that you are a values driven individual who can develop, mentor and retain staff whilst building a high-performance workplace environment. You will be expected to be an excellent communicator, advocate, negotiator, confident public speaker and someone who can provide clear and concise advice to the Commissioners. Those with global or local economic development experience are particularly encouraged to apply. This is an exceptional career opportunity with a Band 1 classified council in Western Australia that is financially stable and positioned for significant development and growth. A total salary package of between $288,727 to $439,682 will be negotiated with the successful candidate together with rental of a well-appointed 4-bedroom house with swimming pool, use of a work vehicle and provisions for a regional isolation allowance. To register your interest in this outstanding role, please visit mcarthur.com.au reference job number J6562 . Phone enquiries are welcome by calling Steve Nolis - Managing Director on (08) 8100 7000 . Confidentiality is assured. J-18808-Ljbffr
