Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996

If a position of CEO, or of a senior employee, of a local government becomes vacant, the local government must give Statewide public notice of the position unless it is proposed that the position be filled by —

a person who is, and will continue to be, employed by another local government and who will fill the position on a contract or contracts for a total period not exceeding 5 years; or

a person who will be acting in the position for a term not exceeding one year.

The Statewide public notice must contain —

the details of the remuneration and benefits offered; and

details of the place where applications for the position are to be submitted; and

the date and time for the closing of applications for the position; and

the duration of the proposed contract; and

a website address where the job description form for the position can be accessed; and

contact details for a person who can provide further information about the position; and

any other information that the local government considers is relevant.