Executive Officer to the CEO and Mayor

3 weeks ago


Karratha, Australia at Full time

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Step into a career-defining role at the heart of one of Western Australia's most dynamic and fast-growing local governments. The City of Karratha is a powerhouse of innovation, industry, and community in the Pilbara region—where stunning natural landscapes meet ambitious civic leadership.

The Executive Officer to the CEO and Mayor plays a critical leadership role within the Office of the CEO. This position provides high-level executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor, coordinates Executive Leadership Team (ELT) operations, and drives continuous improvement across the City's Executive Assistant cohort. This is a politically sensitive and strategically important role requiring superior judgement, excellent communication, and the ability to operate with autonomy, discretion, and resilience. The role is central to shaping the efficiency, professionalism, and alignment of executive operations across the organisation.

Suitable candidates will be diploma qualified in a relevant discipline and possess considerable work experience in supporting a CEO, Mayor or senior executive in a complex or political environment. You will have a demonstrated track record in coordinating governance meetings and leading executive support functions; have the ability to build collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders; work with limited supervision; and apply expert judgement in navigating complex, sensitive or ambiguous issues often without established procedures.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic individual who is keen to add value in a dynamic, politically sensitive environment. An attractive remuneration package from $119,565 plus superannuation will be offered to the successful candidate. There is annual leave provision of six weeks and an air-conditioned unfurnished residence within Karratha is available if required at a subsidised rent.

Additional information on Karratha may be found at:
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For an Information Package or any assistance in your application, please contact Peter Casey at Mills Recruitment on 0408 325 936 . Applications close at 5pm AWST on Friday 29th August 2025. Please apply online to the link below.

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