EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MANAGER CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY

FULL TIME ROLE 3 - 5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

 Executive leadership opportunity | Career pathway role | Progressive Wheatbelt community

The Shire of Brookton is seeking an enthusiastic and capable local government professional to join our Executive Leadership Team.

Located just 90 minutes from Perth, Brookton offers an excellent country lifestyle combined with the opportunity to build broad executive experience in a progressive and improvement-focused rural local government. 

Reporting to the CEO, this senior role provides leadership across:

  • financial management and budgeting
  • corporate governance and planning
  • customer and corporate services
  • ICT and organisational improvement
  • community development
  • staff leadership

This position offers excellent career development opportunities and would suit an emerging leader seeking a pathway toward Director, Deputy CEO or CEO roles.

To be considered for this position you should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in local government or a similar discipline covering the key areas of financial planning, including preparation of the annual financial statements and budget, integrated planning, reporting and demonstrated experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.

The position will be a 3 to 5 year negotiated contract with a total remuneration package of up to $196,619, including cash salary of up to $130,000 per annum, with private use of a motor vehicle, superannuation, subsidised housing, mobile phone, professional development, utilities, uniform allowance, 12 executive leave days and 5 weeks annual leave.

The Shire of Brookton offers great benefits such as a health and wellbeing program, additional matching co-contribution superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and free access to the Brookton Gym and the Brookton Aquatic Centre.

Confidential enquiries about the position should be directed to Mr Gary Sherry, Chief Executive Officer 0427 421 032.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, or emailed to: Leigh.Anderson@brookton.wa.gov.au, marked: “Confidential – Manager Corporate and Community”, by 4pm, Friday, 17 April 2026.  Late applications will not be accepted.

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