Executive Manager Infrastructure Services - Shire of Merredin

THE SHIRE The Shire of Merredin is the largest regional centre and major commercial and retail hub in the Central Eastern Wheatbelt of WA. It is a vibrant rural community situated centrally between Perth and Kalgoorlie. Merredin services a hinterland of over 15,000 people, is the regional base for government and commercial organisations, and supports quality facilities for business, education, health, transport, recreation and tourism. With significant projects on the horizon, this is an exciting time to join the Shire of Merredin to champion the delivery of the projects and maximise the opportunities for the Shire. THE ROLE Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Manager Infrastructure Services will provide strong leadership to deliver the strategic goals and objectives of the Shire in the areas of road construction, asset management, Town maintenance, Merredin cemetery, and waste management. You will also be responsible for roads and projects grant funding and will manage a team of approximately 18. This role is the driving force in developing major projects that boost infrastructure, drive local economic growth and improve public services, essential in supporting the community. REQUIREMENTS If you have leadership expertise and a demonstrated track record of success in infrastructure, engineering or technical services, preferably in the Government sector, we would like to hear from you. This role is both strategic and hands-on and it will be crucial that you can manage various elements of developing and delivering strategic infrastructure projects, in addition to ensuring high standards of service delivery with the operations of the Shire’s parks, gardens and roadworks. THE PACKAGE A three-to-five year contract is on offer in addition to a competitive package comprised of $130,000 base salary plus super plus private use of a vehicle plus housing. Professional development, utilities, internet and mobile phone will also be provided. To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1319175 . Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of no more than two pages, indicating your motivation for applying and suitability to the role. Download an Application Pack by clicking or copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please contact Emily Bulloch for a confidential discussion on 0427 582 402 or ebulloch@beilbydt.com.au . Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Tuesday 22 April 2025 . Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify.

Location: Grass Valley, AU

Posted Date: 5/1/2025