Call for Expressions of Interest - Acting Chief Executive Officer

Published on Monday, 12 January 2026 at 11:12:45 AM

The Shire of West Arthur invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the temporary appointment of an Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the period 13 July 2026 to 11 September 2026, while the substantive CEO is on approved long service leave.

Located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 264 km from Perth (3hrs). The Shire covers an area of 2,834 square kilometres with its administration based in Darkan.

The Acting CEO will provide continuity of leadership, governance oversight and service delivery and will be accountable to Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 (WA). The appointment will be offered on a temporary contract for the duration of the acting period.

During the appointment, the Acting CEO will be expected to progress the CEO’s key performance indicators set by Council; and undertake a specific task to observe, inspect and report to the CEO/Council on the Shire’s strategic financial management functions.

For further information, visit Current Vacancies.

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