The Town of Claremont is a growing Local Government, situated just 9km from the Perth CBD in the western suburbs, covering an area of almost 5km², and home to over 11,000 people. The Town’s vision is to be a progressive, respectful, sustainable, Local Government supporting a connected, flourishing community.
THE ROLE
Working in partnership with Council, the Chief Executive Officer will provide exemplary leadership to the Town’s multi-disciplinary team, working strategically and proactively to deliver on Council’s objectives. The Chief Executive Officer will form positive working relationships with the community and other key stakeholders, and will pursue excellence through continuous improvement and ensuring the highest levels of integrity, corporate governance and accountability.
REQUIREMENTS
If you are an independent and strategic thinker, committed to serving the community, with Executive experience and proven leadership skills, we would love to see an application from you. A passion for excellent service delivery, ethical decision-making and a track record of achieving positives outcomes for a community will be the ideal skillset for this Council. A personable and influential leader, the successful candidate will quickly develop strong working relationships and operate with a high degree of trust and transparency with Elected Members, staff and the community.
THE PACKAGE
An attractive Total Reward Package, in accordance with the SAT Band 3 role of $182,109 to $300,370 per annum, will be offered to the successful candidate, on a contract of up to five years.
To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 996179. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of up to 1000 words (approximately two A4 pages), addressing the following two questions:
- The organisational mission of the Town of Claremont is to ’deliver quality services for Claremont today and to build the foundation for the future' . What do you see as the key opportunities and challenges for the Town of Claremont in delivering this mission and what approach would you, as CEO, take to addressing these opportunities and challenges?
- What key attributes and experience do you bring to the role and what have you achieved in the past that gives you confidence you could perform the role effectively? (Please provide concrete examples, complete with outcomes delivered.)
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 Friday 28 November 2025.
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify.
