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The Shire of Ashburton covers 105,647 square kilometres and includes the towns of Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Onslow and Pannawonica. The Shire employs 100 staff, has a population of 7,300 and an annual budget of $8.6 million. Within the Shire’s vast area are the spectacular Karijini, Chichester and Millstream national parks, famous for their unique gorges, rivers, flora and fauna. Tom Price is the headquarters of the Shire and is situated 1,577 kilometres north of Perth (sealed roads). It offers a diverse range of sporting and social activities as well as education to Year 12, TAFE, hospital, medical services etc. Qantas provides a twice-a-day flight service between Perth and Tom Price.

The successful applicant will supervise the operations of Council’s Parks and Gardens, Waste Management and Road Reserves Team. He/she will direct and control staff, monitor use of labour, plant and material, control expenditure and monitor budgets. Qualifications in works management, horticulture, turf management or supervision plus practical experience within a Local Government Environment will be highly regarded. Computer literacy is essential.

A salary range of $36,618 - $39,380 is offered, in conjunction with generous superannuation benefits, a location allowance, subsidised accommodation and utilities, relocation assistance and private use of a fully maintained Council vehicle in accordance with Council Policy.

Applications addressing the selection criteria will be received until 4.00pm on Friday 28 May 1999 and should be endorsed "Confidential application – Position No PE:RE50". An information package can be obtained by contacting Mrs Moira Greenhalgh on (08) 9189 1029. David G Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ashburton, P O Box 567, TOM PRICE WA 6751.