Chief Executive Officer - Shire of Capel

Beilby Downing Teal; City Of Bunbury; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic direction and ensure effective governance and financial management. The role involves cultivating a constructive organizational culture and delivering high-quality services to the community. Candidates should have significant senior-level experience in multi-disciplinary organizations, with a proven record in community engagement and project delivery. A performance-based contract of up to five years is being offered.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including housing allowance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior or executive level in a complex organization.
• Proven capacity for innovation and consistent professional engagement.
• Strong background in community and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to deliver Council’s objectives.
• Ensure effective governance and sound financial stewardship.
• Build and sustain a constructive organizational culture.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Financial management

Strategic planning

Job description

Chief Executive Officer - Shire of Capel

The Shire of Capel is a vibrant and connected community with a family-friendly lifestyle in the beautiful South-West region of Western Australia, situated between Bunbury and Busselton, in close proximity to the Margaret River region. The team embodies the Shire’s HEART values - honesty, empathy, accountability, respect and teamwork. This is a critical and exciting time for the Shire, with significant projects underway including a leadership and cultural development program, an ERP implementation, and the creation of a third directorate, driven by the growth in the organisation. Additionally, the Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub is set to open by May 2026 which will be one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken at the Shire.

THE ROLE

The CEO provides strategic leadership to deliver Council’s objectives, ensuring effective governance, sound financial stewardship and high-quality services and projects for the community. The role translates Council’s strategic direction into operational outcomes, major project delivery, organisational improvement and long-term planning. Central to the role is building and sustaining a constructive organisational culture, where staff are supported to perform confidently as a unified team and community trust is strengthened through open engagement, regional collaboration and responsible service delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

If you are a humanistic leader with significant experience at a senior or executive level in a complex and multi-disciplinary organisation, we would be interested to hear from you. A consistent and engaging professional with a capacity for innovation will be the ideal candidate for this Shire. Demonstrated experience in community and stakeholder engagement, project delivery, financial management and strategic planning will be essential to deliver the priorities of the Council and the community.

THE PACKAGE

A performance-based contract of up to five years is on offer and a Total Reward Package of up to $300,370 in accordance with the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal Band 3. Flexible benefits, including a housing allowance, a vehicle or vehicle allowance, and professional development, are negotiable.

To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1004207. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of no more than three pages, addressing the essential selection criteria which can be found in the Application Pack.

For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please contact Emily Bulloch for a confidential discussion 0427 582 402 or [e-mail].

Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Friday 30 January 2026.

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify.