Chief Executive Officer Application Package PO Box 1513 Toodyay WA 6566 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0417 937 784 Landline: (08) 9574 2974 Shire of Chittering Page 1 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package Advertisement CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shire of Chittering The Shire of Chittering is a vibrant and growing peri-urban community located immediately to the north of the Perth Metropolitan Area; its southern boundary is 56 kilometres north-east of the Perth CBD. The Shire enjoys the highest population growth of all local government areas in the Western Australian Wheatbelt planning regions. Along with this significant growth, there are a range of important projects and infrastructure developments which will impact on the Shire, and our next Chief Executive Officer will continue to play a vital role with Council in realising benefits for the community. If you are ready to bring your skills, experience and management style to the Shire of Chittering, and tobeanimportant part of our community,then Council encouragesyoutoapply for the role. Applications are sought from candidates who can demonstrate a strong mix of governance, financial and project management as well as community engagement skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with Councillors, regional stakeholders and community groups to support future growth strategies. The position is offered through a performance-based contract of up to five years. An attractive total reward package is negotiable in accordance with the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Band 3 ranging from $156,356 - $256,711 per annum. An information package can be obtained via the Shire of Chittering website www.chittering.wa.gov.au. Further information about the position is available by contacting John Phillips(‘John PhillipsConsulting’) on (08) 9574 2974 or 0417 937 784. Applications which take account of the experience and qualifications criteria contained in the position description, is to be sent to: [email protected] or mailed to John Phillips, ‘John PhillipsConsulting’, POBox 1513, Toodyay WA6566 and marked ‘Private & Confidential - CEO Shire of Chittering’, to be received by 6.00pm (Western Standard Time), Monday 10 December 2018. Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify. Short listed candidates will be subject to relevant Police Clearances, validation of qualifications, reference checks and pre-employment medical assessment. Shire of Chittering Page 2 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package About the Shire of Chittering The Shire The Shire of Chittering is located immediately to the north of the citiesof Swan and Wanneroo and is the gateway to the northern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, covering an area of about 1,200 square kilometres. The Shire straddles the Great Northern Highway which is a nationally significant freight link providing accessto the agricultural and resource rich areasto the north. The Shire’sCouncil Chambersand Administration are located in the town of Bindoon. Towns/localities within the Shire are Bindoon, Chittering, Lower Chittering, Mooliabeenee, Muchea and Wannamal. Population 5,472 people were recorded as living in the Shire at the 2016 census (source ABS Data http://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/L GA51680?opendocument) Location Percentage of Shire Population 2016 census population ** Bindoon 1183 21.04% Chittering 921 16.38% Lower Chittering 2127 37.83% Mooliabeenie 157 2.79% Muchea 968 17.22% Wannamal 114 2.03% Other locations 153 2.72% TOTAL ** 5623 Climate The climate in the Chittering region is mild, and generally warm and temperate, as demonstrated by the following historical data: Long-term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max 33.2 33.2 30.7 26.7 22.7 19.6 18.2 19.1 20.6 24.4 28.0 30.5 25.5 (°C) Mean Min 16.6 17.1 15.3 12.1 9.1 7.3 6.1 6.6 7.4 9.2 12.0 14.3 11.0 (°C) Mean Rain 18.4 16.9 21.8 30.6 76.8 114.2 128.2 110.9 84.8 36.0 20.4 10.0 671.7 (mm) Median Rain 0.4 3.0 7.6 22.4 74.3 121.5 109.9 117.6 88.9 31.8 11.9 2.4 612.4 (mm) (source: http://www.weatherzone.com.au/climate/station.jsp?lt=site&lc=9178 ) Shire of Chittering Page 3 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package Economy The local economy is based on broad-acre farming, orchards/vineyards, semi-rural cottage based industries and a growing mix of tourism based ventures including farm stay’s and B&B’s. Economic activity includes extractive industry operations (gravel, clay and sand), the State Livestock yards (WAMIA), Mineral sands processing (Tronox), Northern Valleys Packshed, Bindoon Bakehaus and Cafe, nurseries, viticulture, wineries, boutique food producersand other small businesses. There is an large scale (1,100 ha) industrial area in the south of the Shire (the Muchea Industrial Park) which is set aside for industry uses such as transport, agribusiness, fabrication, warehousing, wholesaling and general industry. Government investment of $1.5B in NorthLink WA and Great Northern Highway will realise a convergence of an estimated 14 million tonnes of freight at Muchea by 2022. When the $200M Bindoon Bypass is complete, Great Northern Highway’s Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) will increase to RAV10 permitting 53.5m road trains to terminate at the site of the Muchea Industrial Park. Facilities (within the region) Schools: • Immaculate Heart College (Catholic, coeducational Kindergarten to Year 9, will take Year 12 by 2021) • Bindoon Primary School • Edmund Rice College (secondary, coeducational, day and boarding) • Swan Christian College (coeducational, Kindergarten to Year 12) Bullsbrook College (Kindergarten to Year 12) • Gingin District High School Child Care Facilities: • Patch of Heaven Family Day Care (Lower Chittering) • Maryville DownsFamily Day Care (Lower Chittering) Public Library: • Bindoon Library Recreation Facilities: A range of facilitiesavailable within the Shire can be found at http://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/discover/parks-and-facilities.aspx Shire of Chittering Page 4 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package Council Information Shire of Chittering Council President: Cr Gordon Houston Deputy President: Cr Peter Osborn Councillors Cr Aaron King Cr George Tilbury Cr Mary Angus Cr Don Gibson Cr Carmel Ross Main Office 6177 Great Northern Highway Bindoon WA 6502 Website: http://www.chittering.wa.gov.au Telephone: (08) 9576 4600 Council Statistics2015/ 2016 Distance from southern boundary to Perth CBD(km): 56 Distance from from Perth CBDto Bindoon (km): 90 Shire Area (sq km): 1,200 Population: 5,472 (2016 ABScensus) Number of Electors: 3,713 Total RatesLevied: $5,262,866 Total Operating Revenue: $9,394,498 Total Operating Expenditure: $11,393,242 Number of Employees: 47 FTE Length of Sealed Roads(km): 302 Length of Unsealed Roads(km): 151 Ordinary Council Meetings 11 Meetingsper year (plus11 Agenda Forumsper year) Shire of Chittering Page 5 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package Position Description 1. TITLE Chief ExecutiveOfficer 2. LEVEL Salariesand AllowancesTribunal Band3 3. DEPARTMENT/ SECTION Office of the Chief Executive 4. POSITION OBJECTIVES 4.1 Objectivesof thisPosition • Implement Council’sstrategic goalsand objectives. • Administer the legal, and statutory processes of the Local Government’s operation and bethe chief adviser to Council onthese matters. • Manage significant Shire Capital Projects • Establish and maintain professional, positive and respectful relationships with stakeholders. • Lead the organisation’s employees. • Manage the infrastructure and assetsof theShire. 4.2 WithinOrganisation • Provide strategic direction and leadership within the organization. • Delivering a high level of service to the community and Council. • Ensure that delegations are exercised within statutory requirements, Council Policiesand strategic objectives. • Ensure effective and efficient financial controls operate within and across each functional area. • Manage the preparation, review and enforcement of Council’s policies and local laws. • Ensure staff have the appropriate skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications to perform their role. • Monitor and improve organisational culture and the morale of staff. • Ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of services within the natural and built environment. Shire of Chittering Page 6 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package 5. ORGANISATIONALRELATIONSHIPS 5.1 Responsible to The President and Council of the Shire of Chittering. 5.2 Supervision of All staff through delegation to relevant Managersand Professional staff. 5.3 Internal and External Liaison 5.3.1 Internal • President and Councillors • All Committees • Managers • All Other Staff 5.3.2 External • Community, Residents, Ratepayers, Public • Businessesoperating within the Shire • Federal & State GovernmentsDepartmentsand Agencies • Local Governmentswithin the region, particularly the Northern Growth Alliance Council’s • Avon-Midland WALGAZone representatives • Media (where delegated) • Primary contractorsand suppliers 6. EXTENTOFAUTHORITY • All authority vested in a Chief Executive Officer under the Local Government Act (1995) and associated Regulationsand Local-Lawsand all other relevant Acts State and Federal Parliament. • Authority to sign all legal documentsand chequesasdelegated and properly directed by Council. Shire of Chittering Page 7 of 13 CEO Recruitment - Application Package 7. KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES 7.1 Provide Council with appropriate information and advice on relevant statutory requirements.