Executive Manager - Technical Services

Chittering; Bindoon; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed superannuation 12%

Employer matching 6%

Vehicle allowance

PD membership + State Conference

76 hours per fortnight

5 weeks annual leave + public holidays

Uniform allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Mobile phone and laptop/iPad

Relocation expenses

Job summary

Shire of Chittering is seeking an Executive Manager, Technical Services, to lead engineering and infrastructure teams and oversee capital works, assets and service delivery for the Shire in Western Australia.

The role requires a proven track record in local government management, strong strategic planning, financial oversight and stakeholder engagement, with a relevant Engineering/Technical qualification highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in local government management, or equivalent in private/public sectors.
• Qualification in Engineering/Technical fields is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure assets, capital works programs and operational services.
• Drive organisational performance through multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee financial management and budgetary oversight; report to Council.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Organisational leadership

Infrastructure management

Capital works

Team leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Technical qualification

Job description

Executive Manager - Technical Services

Date Added: 7-Oct-2026 Closing Date: 2-Nov-2026 09:00 AM

EXECUTIVE MANAGER – TECHNICAL SERVICES

Full-Time | 9-Day Fortnight | Three-year contract with opportunity for renewal
Salary (Cash component): $130,000 - $145,000 (depending on your experience)

Additional Benefits include:

• 12% Guaranteed superannuation
• Up to an additional 6% matching employer contribution
• Vehicle Allowance $24,400 per annum
• Professional development membership + State Conference per annum (after one full year of service)
• Full time, 76 hours per fortnight
• Five weeks annual leave plus two additional Public Service Holidays
• $400 annual uniform allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mobile phone and Laptop/iPad
• Relocation expenses (up to a $5,000) payable after your 6 months’ probation.

About the Shire of Chittering
Located in Bindoon, just 30 minutes from Ellenbrook and approximately one hour from Perth, the Shire of Chittering offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and rural lifestyle. As a growing local government, the Shire is experiencing increasing development activity and is committed to delivering high-quality services to its community.

About the Position
The Shire is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Executive Manager, with excellent leadership and communication skills. The preferred candidate will have an authentic commitment to continuous improvement and a minimum of five years’ experience in local government management, or equivalent experience in the private or public sectors with a comprehensive understanding of Local Government process and procedures. A recognised qualification in Engineering/Technical fields, or a related discipline is highly desirable.

About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Proven executive leadership experience within local government, engineering, infrastructure or technical services environments.
• Strong strategic planning and organisational leadership capabilities.
• Extensive experience managing infrastructure assets, capital works programs and operational services.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and driving organisational performance.
• Strong financial management and budgetary oversight skills.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and political awareness.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, including experience presenting to Council.

Applications close at 9am on 2 November 2026; however, the Shire may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised.

The Shire of Chittering is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully and with dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

Late applications will not be accepted. For further information, please contact Human Resources on [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Melinda Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer