EMPLOYMENT

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Package negotiable up to $215,500) The Shire of Sandstone is seeking the services of a suitably experienced Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This is a full time, permanent position based in Sandstone Western Australia. Sandstone is considered to be the tidiest, most attractive and safest town in the Murchison/Goldfields region. As Deputy Chief Executive Officer, you will assist the CEO in overall corporate responsibility for the organisation. You will have excellent communication skills, help to foster a customer service focus, a trusting, cooperative and friendly team culture, a professional relationship with the Council and the community and a basis for efficient planning and delivery of services provided by the organisation. You will take responsibility for the control and management of some projects, corporate planning, administrative functions and support the accountant and CEO in the financial management of the Shire. Having excellent knowledge of the broad workings of local government is essential as will having worked within a senior management capacity in local government. Tertiary qualifications are not essential but excellent local government experience will be highly valued. Practical knowledge of the outside operations of a small, remote Shire, including but not limited to parks and gardens, road construction and maintenance, waste management and project management will be highly valued. The position offers a 3 or 5-year contract which includes an attractive remuneration package negotiable up to $215,500 which includes a negotiable cash component plus five weeks annual leave, up to 18% superannuation (conditional), negotiated use of a motor vehicle and rent-free, furnished housing with fully subsidised utilities. Interested persons can obtain an Information Package & Selection Criteria by downloading the documents at https://www.fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au/local-government-job-vacancies/ or by calling Mike FitzGerald on 0419907443. Applications including a Curriculum Vitae and statement addressing the Selection Criteria should reach Mike FitzGerald of Fitz Gerald Strategies 9 The Crest CANNING VALE WA 6155 or preferably an electronic application emailed to mike@fitzgeraldstrategies.com.au by the close of business Friday 16 January 2026.