Full-time, Fixed Term Contract 

Salary package circa $140,000

The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

 The Governance and Strategy business unit is a small team responsible for providing executive, administrative and governance support for the CEO, Mayor and Councillors. We provide expertise in strategy and local government regulatory frameworks, strive for leadership in good governance and actively collaborate with other teams to achieve the Town’s priorities.

We are seeking an experienced local government governance and strategy professional to work collaboratively across the organisation, drive best practice and provide exceptional support to the executive team and elected members. This role presents an ideal opportunity for someone who is experienced with the local government environment, thrives in a role that shifts between operational and strategic work and has a continuous improvement approach. 

 The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in politically sensitive environments and will have experience with embedding best practice governance in public organisations. In addition, the successful candidate will:

• Hold qualifications in governance, public administration management or a relevant field
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to interpret complex legislative requirements and translate information to target audiences
• Have significant experience with policy frameworks, writing and development

Salary and Benefits

This full-time, fixed term contract role attracts a total salary package circa 140k.

 The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours

The position is full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a need to attend Council meetings after hours . Flexibility options such as condensed hours, hybrid work, variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.

 The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For confidential discussions or position related queries please contact Cameron Woods, Chief Executive Officer on 93778017 during Office Hours.

Application close date:  Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 11:30 PM

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.