Director Corporate and Community Services - Shire of Ravensthorpe
(Package negotiable from $192,000 to $215,000)
About the role
The Shire of Ravensthorpe has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and driven person to lead our Corporate & Community Services Team. This is a key position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are a person with proven success in team leadership, project planning and service delivery.
Responsibilities
As the Director Corporate and Community Services, you will lead the Shire's strategic, corporate, community and financial planning in line with the integrated planning framework. You will oversee key functions including finance, ICT, customer service, records, procurement, community services and tourism, while ensuring strong financial accountability and compliance. The role includes delivering the Corporate Business Plan, long‐term financial planning, and annual budgets and reports, as well as identifying sustainable funding opportunities. You will provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer and lead your Directorate to deliver high‐quality, community‐focused services aligned with the Shire's vision and values.
Queries regarding the position can be directed to Chief Executive Officer, Nicole O'Neill who can be contacted via (08) 9839 0000.
Conditions
The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in finance, business, or management, with demonstrated experience in financial and corporate leadership within Local Government or a similar context.
What's in it for you?
A performance based 3 to 5‐year contract will be negotiated which includes an attractive remuneration package between $192,000 to $215,000 including a negotiable cash component commensurate with qualifications and experience plus generous annual leave, up to 17% superannuation (conditional), vehicle and housing provided, plus relocation allowance and other non‐cash benefits.
Location
The Shire of Ravensthorpe encompasses the settlements of Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun, Jerdacuttup, Munglinup and Fitzgerald and is located within the picturesque Fitzgerald Biosphere Coast region. Located five hours south east of Perth, two hours west of Esperance and three hours east of Albany, the Shire of Ravensthorpe is nestled amongst the spectacular Fitzgerald River National Park, the Ravensthorpe Range and stunning coastline.
A beautiful and family friendly place to settle that offers a healthy lifestyle, the Shire of Ravensthorpe is made up of strong communities, with locals who are passionate about agriculture, art, wildflowers, history, the environment, sport, fishing and recreation. The primary industries include mining, farming and tourism.
Supporting a diverse workforce
The Shire of Ravensthorpe is a family friendly and equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equality and diversity. We value the unique diversity that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce. We strongly recommend people from diverse backgrounds to apply. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
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