Current Vacancies

There is one current vacancy with the Shire of West Arthur.

Expressions of Interest - Acting Chief Executive Officer

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.

Acting Chief Executive Officer Position Description

Expressions of Interest - Acting Chief Executive Officer

How to Submit 

Email submissions to: ceo@westarthur.wa.gov.au

Closing date and time: Close of Business (COB) 30 January 2026

Email subject line: EOI – Acting CEO (13 July to 11 September 2026)

Note: The Shire may conduct background checks and will assess submissions against the Position Description and organisational requirements. The appointment will be made by Council resolution.