At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a thriving community and drive economic development in a fast-growing area.
- Company: Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire, a vibrant local government with a focus on community growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary package, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a connected and liveable community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a community that values its future and environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive senior leadership experience and strong financial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Serpentine Jarrahdale is a community on the move.
One of Western Australia's fastest-growing local government areas, it is a remarkable mix of established towns, new communities, productive rural land, forests and some of the State's most beautiful natural environments.
Just 45 kilometres from the Perth CBD, with circa 40,000 people already calling the Shire home, and its continued growth brings enormous opportunity.
The challenge is not simply to accommodate that growth, but to harness it, shape it and create a thriving, connected and highly liveable community while protecting the character and environment that make Serpentine Jarrahdale unique.
Council is seeking to appoint an exceptional and economic development focussed Chief Executive Officer who will challenge the status quo and help turn that opportunity into lasting results.
The incoming CEO will lead the organisation through growth and change, drive performance and service excellence, strengthen organisational capability, oversee significant infrastructure and asset priorities and build the partnerships needed to deliver for the community.
On behalf of Council, we invite applications from contemporary, highly capable executives with sound judgement, energy and ambition.
You will bring substantial senior leadership experience, strong financial and commercial acumen, an understanding of governance and risk, and the ability to build trusted relationships with Council, employees, government, business and the broader community.
Council welcomes applications from accomplished candidates from all tiers of government and the commercial sector who can bring fresh thinking, leadership maturity and a genuine commitment to values and public service.
This is the opportunity to lead a Shire with enormous potential, an ambitious agenda and a community that cares deeply about its future.
The position will be offered on the basis of an employment contract of up to 5 years duration with a total remuneration package to be negotiated within the SAT's range for a Band 2 Local Government CEO of $300,000 - $383,393.
Applications close on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 4.00pm WST.
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Chief Executive Officer employer: Lester Blades - Executive Search & Board Advisory
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Contact Details:
Lester Blades - Executive Search & Board Advisory Recruitment Team
