TRUST | RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY | CUSTOMERS & COMMUNITY | EXCELLENCE | SUPPORT

These are our TRACES Values, embodying a culture where openness and transparency are the norm.  At the Shire of Dardanup we all hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence for our customers and community.

We hire for attitude and cultural fit; alignment with our values is paramount and is revered and celebrated.

The Opportunity:

 We are seeking an accomplished leader who will collaborate and inspire to deliver the shared goals of Council and our community. The ideal candidate will need the ability to create and maintain meaningful connections with our stakeholders and deliver events and projects with mutually beneficial outcomes. 

Join us in our brand-new award-winning Library & Administration Building as we invigorate our focus on developing a vibrant and sustainable future for our Shire.

Work Type:                                        5 Year Contract

Remuneration:                                 up to $165,000 per annum including superannuation and full private use of a council vehicle.

Salary component to be negotiated depending on qualifications & experience.

What’s on offer:

• Located in Eaton, a south west lifestyle beckons
• 5 weeks annual leave for an enviable work-life balance
• Lead a team of 15 motivated and intelligent employees
• Negotiated flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Superannuation co-contributions
• Discounted gym membership – enjoy our newly refurbished 24 hour gym
• Free office parking, and ideally situated in the vibrant Eaton Fair precinct
• Corporate Wellness Program & Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Private use of Council vehicle (candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commute to Eaton WA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and Study Assistance Program

About Us:

The Shire of Dardanup blends the picturesque farming hinterland of Dardanup and Ferguson Valley with an expanding urban residential and commercial hub in Eaton, where our Library and Administration Centre is located. Close to the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary plus only minutes from Bunbury, the Shire has been identified as a regional growth corridor with planning underway for the new city of Wanju with a projected population of 50,000 (www.wanju.dardanup.wa.gov.au).

To Apply:

Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be eligible for this position. Email your cover letter, selection criteria statement, and Resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au 

View the Position Description here.

For further information contact Human Resources at hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au or 9724 0362.

Applications Close:  9.00am Monday 20 May 2024

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received.  This means the vacancy may close without notice.  If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available.

*Age rates apply for employees under 21 years of age.