Executive Manager Corporate Services

Shire of Yilgarn; Southern Cross; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free housing

Company car

5 weeks annual leave

12 days annual leave

Superannuation match up to 7.5%

Job summary

The Shire of Yilgarn in Southern Cross, Western Australia, seeks an Executive Manager Corporate Services to lead governance and financial management, reporting to the CEO and shaping the organisation's strategic planning and compliance. This is a senior leadership role in a supportive environment offering a country lifestyle.

A generous remuneration package includes rent-free executive accommodation, a fully maintained vehicle, 5 weeks of annual leave, 12 days leave per year, and superannuation

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in accounting and finance.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Ability to plan time and build professional relationships.
• Willingness to teach and drive staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of corporate governance and finance.
• Work with the CEO to develop strategic planning and compliance.
• Provide leadership and managerial development within the organisation.

Job description

The Shire of Yilgarn is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to step into the Executive Manager Corporate Services role.

Located 4 hours east of Perth, Southern Cross is a safe and vibrant Wheatbelt community offering a wonderful country lifestyle, and a supportive working environment.

This position is a critical leadership role, being one of three senior management positions. The position autonomously oversees all aspects of corporate governance and finance and works closely with the CEO to develop the Shire’s strategic planning and compliance. This position is an opportunity for applicants looking to take on a challenge and develop their corporate management and managerial skillset or for an industry veteran looking to do meaningful work in a friendly and supportive environment.

No matter what your background is, to be successful in this role you will need sufficient foundational knowledge in accounting and finance, advanced computer literacy, the ability to plan your time, and a demonstrated ability to build professional relationships. Further, you must be adaptable and capable of working with others of vastly different skill sets. You must have the ability and mindset to teach and drive the continual improvement of staff and the organisation wherever possible.

A generous remuneration package is offered, including rent-free executive accommodation, unrestricted private use of a fully maintained vehicle, 5 weeks of annual leave, 12 days of leave per year and Council matching of additional superannuation contributions of up to 7.5% of gross salary. The cash component will be negotiated with the successful candidate and is expected to be between $100k-$130k.

Applications must be submitted by 4pm Thursday, 3 December 2026. Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applicants.