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Corporate Services Manager

Job No: 57347

Location: Halls Creek, WA - The Heart of the Kimberley!

Closing Date: 15 Sep 2014 AEST

It's time to define your career! Bring your leading expertise in Local Government to a senior role that you can shape

Attractive base salary circa $100,000 (negotiable) + super!

Benefits include relocation allowance, modern house with subsidised rent, 5 weeks annual leave and much more

About the Shire of Halls Creek, WA

The Shire of Halls Creek, located in northern Western Australia, boasts a progressive Council that is proactively facing the challenges and opportunities that come with being an outback Council.

Halls Creek, a growing town at the heart of the Kimberley region, is a busy service hub for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities and travellers exploring northern Western Australia.

Situated in the heart of the Kimberley, Halls Creek is a cultural epicentre with 6 great art centres within the district and is the gateway to a range of world renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park and Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater (the second largest on earth with a diameter of 850 meters).

Due to its elevated, inland position, Halls Creek has the best climate in the Kimberley region and is just 1200 kms from Darwin, 700 kms from Broome and 1050 kms to Alice Springs.

The Shire of Halls Creek Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional owners of the district.

About the Opportunity

The Shire of Halls Creek has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Services Manager to join the senior management team and provide support & assistance to the CEO with the overall management of the Shire.

As part of the senior management team, this pivotal role will involve managing the Corporate Services Department to help ensure the overall sustainability of the organisation. Importantly, you'll be the vital link between the middle management team and the senior management team with responsibility for relaying relevant information between the two.

More specifically, some of your duties will include (but not be limited to):

Providing high level dynamic leadership and management;
Ensuring that middle management are fully briefed on matters relevant to their role;
Ensuring external stakeholders are providing adequate services to the shire;
Managing the Shire's insurance portfolio in liaison with the relevant manager and insurers;
Managing the Shire's provision of library services and licensing services for the Dept Transport;
Overseeing and managing the local emergency management committee; and
High proficiency in accurate detailed report writing.

To be successful in this senior role, you will need previous experience in a similar, high-level management role, preferably within the Local Government sector. A detailed knowledge of corporate service services such as accounting, information and records management, infrastructure management and general administration is essential, as is knowledge of local government financial management regulations. Importantly, you will also have strong project management skills.

You'll need high level communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, as well as a proven ability in appropriate and positive staff management and leadership. You'll be confident in establishing priorities to deliver outcomes, and will require excellent time-management and organisational ability to achieve these outcomes effectively.

A well-developed business acumen in relation to the corporate needs of the organisation are required, as is a detailed knowledge of financial principles. The successful candidate will also need contract management experience as well as a good understanding of legislative environment and proficient computer literacy.

Although not essential, an understanding of the public sector and it's legislative environment, as well as public sector accounting would be highly regarded. Relevant qualifications such as a Degree or Diploma in a related discipline including Business or Management is desirable.

If you're looking to see the real Australian Outback as you step into a challenging leadership position where you can really make your mark - this is the role for you!

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll enjoy an attractive base salary circa $100,000 (Negotiable) + superannuation. Additionally, you'll enjoy an impressive range of benefits including:

5 weeks annual leave;
Relocation allowance;
Modern House with subsidised rent;
Generous TIL provision;
Matching super (5%) on top of Superannuation Guarantee Levy;
Free ADSL connection at residence;
Generous telephone call, water and electricity allowance;
Free uniform clothing;
Professional Membership subsidy;
Professional Development (conferences); and
Opportunity for salary sacrifice.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered. Applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police clearance prior to commencing work.

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What is your current work eligibility status in Australia?*
1. I am an Australian or NZ citizen.
2. I am an Australian or NZ Permanent Resident.
3. I have a current relevant visa allowing me to live and work in Australia with no restrictions.
4. None of the above.

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What is your understanding of the legislative environment for local government? Please provide specific examples.*

Tell us about a project you've managed. What were the key obstacles you encountered and how did you overcome them?*

Please outline a situation from your experience that demonstrates your capacity to lead and supervise a team.*

Having read the above, what attracted you to this opportunity and why do you believe you are the best person for the job?*

If successful, when would you be available to commence employment with the Shire of Halls Creek?*

A Federal Police Check, Employment Check, Qualification check and Medical check is part of the recruitment process for this position. Do you agree for this information to be released?*
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If you answered Yes to the above Question, please also provide details of up to 3 professional referees to be contacted. Please note: you will be notified prior to your references being contacted.