DIRECTOR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Posted: 9/01/2026 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date: 24/02/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

DIRECTOR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

NEWMAN | FIXED TERM | FULL TIME | # 220

ANNUALISED SALARY UP TO $227,065

SUBSIDISED HOUSING

RELOCATION EXPENSES

Up to 22% Superannuation Contribution* | 5 Year Contract | Relocation expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate | Subsidised Housing | Unrestricted Private Use of Shire Vehicle | Communication Allowance up to $1500 | Eligibility for Long Service Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Uniform Allowance | Employee Assistance Program | 50% Discount on Shire facilities & Service

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Join the journey to creating the incredible as our Director Community Experience

Do you have?

• Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the position along with a minimum of 5-years' experience at a leadership level.

• Demonstrated and proven capacity to manage complex customer, community services and development.
• Ability to formulate appropriate action strategies to provide high-level advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Council.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication, analytical, conceptual, problem-solving and emotional intelligence skills, along with the ability to liaise effectively and professionally with a range of internal and external key stakeholders.
• Highly developed consultation, negotiation and advocacy skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated ability to lead, manage, develop and motivate multidisciplinary teams. You will have demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to prioritise work and to meet or oversee the meeting of strict deadlines ensuring work produced by self and others is of a high standard first time every time.

Join a Team working with passion and purpose aimed at proactively achieving the Shire’s Vision and Objectives while living its values of Leadership with HEART -Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

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Contact Information

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact: People and Culture Team on (08) 9175 8000 or [email protected].

For role specific enquiries, please contact Sylvana Caranna - Manager People and Culture on (08) 9175 8000.

How to Apply

Next steps – Applicants are requested to submit an up to date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. Please find the application button below.

If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing [email protected].

Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date ,however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time - Canvassing of Councillors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify

*Subject to employee superannuation contribution

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