Director Corporate Services - Shire of Mundaring

THE SHIRE

Set among stunning forests and winding trails in the centre of the Perth Hills, the Shire of Mundaring is more than just a beautiful place — it’s a vibrant, connected community. Situated just 35 minutes from the CBD, the Shire fosters a strong culture of belonging and supports its residents and businesses through inclusive planning, local infrastructure, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.

The Shire is transforming to become more efficient, community-focused and performance-driven by realigning structure, processes, technology and skills, guided by the Council Plan and continuous improvement principles.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO, the Director Corporate Services provides strategic leadership across finance, governance, risk, technology and people functions to ensure the Shire is financially sustainable, digitally enabled and organisationally capable.

The role is central to leading high-quality internal support services that enable managers and employees to deliver community focused services, make sound decisions, manage risk, and continuously improve the way the organisation works.

As a key member of the Executive Team, the Director will work closely with the CEO, Council and senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, lead change and position the Shire to meet future challenges while delivering better outcomes for the community.

REQUIREMENTS

The Shire is seeking a strategic, commercially astute and customer-focused executive who can support long-term organisational success through strong financial literacy, sound governance, disciplined risk management, and a clear focus on performance, service quality and organisational capability.

Viewing Corporate Services as a trusted internal service provider, you will lead practical, responsive and solutions-focused support that helps managers and employees succeed and strengthens confidence in the organisation’s enabling functions.

Innovative and future-focused, you will embrace technology, data and continuous improvement to strengthen services, simplify processes and improve business outcomes, while calmly leading change, building trust and engaging effectively with Elected Members, key stakeholders and the broader community.

THE PACKAGE

The Total Reward Package for this position is up to $280,000, comprised of a base salary of up to $231,000 plus superannuation plus vehicle allowance.

To apply please click the Apply Now button or visit www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference 1125039. Please provide a comprehensive resume together with a covering letter of no more than two pages, outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability to the role.

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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 *** or ********@beilbydt.com.au .

Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

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