Executive Director Corporate - City of Swan
Beilby Downing Teal AU5 ·www.beilbydt.com.au
Apply directTHE CITY
The City of Swan is Perth’s largest local government by land size, covering 1,042 square kilometres which is almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. This City is home to a dynamic and diverse community, with one in three residents born overseas, and almost one in four speaking a language other than English at home. The City has one of the fastest-growing populations in WA, with the population expected to soar from around 179,207 in 2024 to about 300,000 by 2050.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director Corporate is a crucial role for the City, overseeing its $271 million budget and leading a team of over 100 FTE. In addition to leading the financial services, rates, information services and human resources areas, this role is also involved with the City’s commercial and tourism portfolios. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Elected Members, the successful candidate will be required to undertake continuous stakeholder relationship management, lead complex enterprise agreement negotiations and ensure the successful implementation of the City’s digital strategy.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate for this role is a Local Government professional with a finance background, a strategic mindset and experience of leading digital transformation. Executive leadership experience is highly desirable as is the ability to drive high performance and form excellent working relationships with Elected Members and key stakeholders.
THE PACKAGE
In return you will receive a generous base salary of $284,000 plus superannuation and a motor vehicle or vehicle allowance. Additionally, 12 days Executive Leave in addition to four weeks annual leave and two Local Government days is on offer as is a generous Professional Development allowance.
To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1261862. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of up to three pages, addressing the Selection Criteria you will find within the Application Pack.
Download an Application Pack by clicking or copying and pasting this link in your browser: https://beilbydt.com.au/application-packs
For initial enquiries, or for any assistance you may need in making your application, please contact Emily Bulloch for a confidential discussion on 0427 582 402 or ebulloch@beilbydt.com.au.
Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify.
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