SHIRE OF DUNDAS Norseman Position of DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFCER n:\Documents\DCEO\DCEO\Mia\Revised PDs\Employee Packages\MAN-02 Deputy CEO - Employee Package.doc CONTENTS 1. Profile of the Shire of Dundas 2. Copy of Advertisement 3. Application Information 4. General Conditions of Employment 1. Profile of the Shire of Dundas The Shire of Dundas covers 92,725km2 in the South East of WA. It borders the Southern Ocean, the Shires of Esperance, Ravensthorpe, Kondinin, Coolgardie, City of Kalgoorlie/Boulder and the WA/SA border. The principal town is Norseman, 723 km from Perth by sealed road or 600km via Hyden, which requires 300km of gravel road travelling. Eucla, 12km from the S.A/W.A. border, the other town in the Shire and at 717 km from Norseman, is almost as far away as the capital. Two time zones operate, being ¾ hour difference by changing the clock at Caiguna, about halfway along the Eyre Highway. The major industries are mining, pastoral, tourism and fishing. The Shire has a semi- arid climate with annual rainfall of 300 mm. Temperature ranges from high 30º to 40º in summer to between 0º & 15º in winter. Population is always fluctuating due to employment in the mining industry, but averages about 1200. The history of Norseman and Dundas begins in the 1840s with the exploration of the South Coast by Edward John Eyre, the naming of the Dundas Hills in 1848 by JS Roe, and the crossing in 1871 of John Forrest from Western Australia into South Australia, which between 1871 and 1880, produced the establishment of sheep stations at Mundrabilla, Fraser Range and Balladonia. Between 1876 and 1878 the construction of the Overland Telegraph (coastal), from Albany to Adelaide took place, and after its completion the Southern Area was linked with the rest of Australia. In 1890 Mr Moir of Fanny’s Cove, west of Esperance, found traces of alluvial gold whilst searching for new pastures in the Dundas Hills area, however no further exploration took place until Moir returned in 1892, with a prospecting team. Unfortunately no gold was found. During this time, other prospectors had begun to explore the area and in 1892 Messrs Mawson and Kirkpatrick discovered gold in the southern end of the Field and named it the “May Bell”. Following this Messrs, Bromley, Mawson and Desjarlis, found a rich outcrop or ore, and named it “Great Dundas”. In August 1893 the “Dundas Field” was finally proclaimed, and the townsite of Dundas was established, with the discovery of another two rich outcrops, which were registered under the one name of “Scotia”. In 1894 Laurie Sinclair, whilst prospecting about 14 miles north of Dundas, discovered a rich gold reef which he named “Norseman”. This reef was registered by Sinclair and a man named Allsop on the 13th August 1894. Also registered in the same day was a reef called “Mt Barker” by Messrs, Ramsay, Talbot and Goodliffe. During its first few years Norseman struggled to establish itself due to Dundas being the major township in the area, however due to the Norseman fields being richer than Dundas, it gradually outgrew the latter, and in 1895 was declared a town and in 1896 a Municipality. Welcome to Norseman “Entry Statement” Norseman’s “Olympic Size Swimming Pool” an excellent facility Norseman’s “Woodland Walk Trail” a 5 minute walk from the Town Centre Norseman’s “Welcome Park” an ideal rest stop for Tourists Norseman’s “Beacon Hill Lookout” overlooks Norseman and has a 360º views Norseman’s “Beacon Hill Lookout” at sunrise Norseman’s “Phoenix Park” a 5 minute stroll from the Town Centre 2. Copy of Advertisement SHIRE OF DUNDAS DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Shire of Dundas is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer with experience in the financial and administrative functions of a local government. Working in a team environment the position is responsible for managing the financial and administrative services of the Shire, which includes governance, information management, and accounting services. A performance based contract of 3 to 5 years will be offered with a salary package ranging from $122,728 and $151,853 including a cash salary in the range of $85,000 to $110,000 depending on qualifications and experience, superannuation up to 16½%, private use of a motor vehicle, subsidised housing & utilities. Other benefits and relocation expenses can be negotiated. Additional information and an information package about the position can be obtained from the CEO Richard Brookes on 9039 1205 or by email [email protected] Applications addressing the selection criteria and including the names of two referees need to be with the undersigned at PO Box 163 Norseman WA 6443 by 4:30pm on Friday 22nd November 2013. RICHARD BROOKES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHIRE OF DUNDAS 3. Application Information Applications will close Friday 22nd November 2013 and should include the following;- A one page covering letter identifying your employment background and why you seek this position; A copy of your current resume detailing your employment background; A letter addressing the selection criteria. Qualifications; Names and contact details of two recent work referees; Applications should be endorsed “Confidential Application – Deputy Chief Executive Officer” and forwarded to:- The Chief Executive Officer Shire of Dundas By Mail: PO Box 163 NORSEMAN WA 6443 By fax: 08 9039 1359 By Email [email protected] 4. Salary Package Cash Component $ 85,000 $110,000 Superannuation Guarantee $ 7,650 $ 9,900 Council Contribution Superannuation * $ 6,375 $ 8,250 Telephone & Internet Subsidy $ 800 $ 800 Utilities Subsidy $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Professional Development Allowance $ 2,500 $ 2,500 Motor Vehicle $ 12,483 $ 12,483 Housing $ 5,720 $ 5,720 Total Package $122,728 $151,853 * Council will contribute up to 7.5% superannuation where an employee salary sacrifices up to 5% of their gross pay. 5. General Conditions of Employment Conditions of employment are in accordance with the employment contract however there are several other benefits which Council provides to employees. (i) Superannuation Council contributes up to 7.5% (on matching basis) of employee’s salary towards the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, plus Occupational Superannuation as set by legislation (currently 9.25%). Council has endorsed the principles of salary sacrificing superannuation, whereby Council will meet an employee’s superannuation contribution on their behalf with a corresponding reduction in cash salary. (ii) Uniforms The cost of purchasing corporate uniforms as approved by Council, be contributed by Council to the order of 50% of the total cost to a maximum of $200.00 per financial year. (iii) Employee Bonus Council has adopted a Christmas bonus, providing employees with $200.00 for first year $500.00 for the second year $800.00 for the third and subsequent years Paid in accordance with Council Policy. (iv) Gratuity Payment The sick leave incentive bonus scheme is designed to encourage staff not to take unnecessary sick leave, thereby increasing productivity and minimizing the disruption to Shire operations and unfair burden on employees required to cover for absent fellow workers. (v) Professional Development Professional development is encouraged at the Shire of Dundas. All professional development is at the discretion of the CEO. (vi) Medical, Police Clearance & Working with Children’s Checks It will be a condition, that prior to employment the applicant will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical, provide a satisfactory current Federal Police Clearance, and a ‘Working with Children’s Check (where necessary) (vii) Smoking Policy Council provides a smoke free environment in all Council owned buildings and Council Vehicles. (viii) Leave Entitlements Annual Leave, personal leave and long service leave are paid in accordance with the Local Government Industry Award 2010. (ix) Equal Opportunity Employer The Shire actively promotes equal employment opportunity based solely on merit to ensure that discrimination does not occur on the grounds of gender, age, marital status, pregnancy, race, disability, religious or political convictions. .