Published on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 at 9:52:44 AM
About the Role
The Shire of York is recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
In accordance with Section 8(3)(b) of Schedule 2 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the Selection Panel recruiting the CEO must include an Independent Member.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to be an Independent Member on the Selection Panel. The Independent Member is a voting member of the Panel who will provide an unbiased perspective and will ideally contribute:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Understanding of good governance and previous experience working with Government bodies or Boards
- Ability to work effectively with Panel Members
- Knowledge and understanding in the operation of local governments
- Skills, expertise and experience in recruitment at an executive level, including local government
Further information, including the EOI Form and Selection Panel Terms of Reference, is available in the EOI Package.
About the Successful Candidate
The Independent Member will ideally be:
- Experienced in the recruitment of CEOs or senior executives
- A former Council Member or staff member of a local government
- A prominent or highly regarded member of the community with relevant expertise
Lodgement Process
Interested candidates are to complete the EOI Form and submit it and other accompanying information to the Shire of York by no later than 4pm on Monday 22 December 2025. Lodgement details are available in the EOI Package (see link above).
Further Information may be obtained from:
Vanessa Green
Council & Executive Support Officer
P: 08 9641 0500
E: vanessa.green@york.wa.gov.au
Recruitment Updates
A webpage has been developed to provide updates as the process continues and is available Via This Link.
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