City of Kwinana

Council Governance and Administration Officer

Permanent  |  Full Time  | 76hrs Per Fortnight*

Premium Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (9 Day Fortnight)

This position is classified as a PACS Band 7 ($91,667 - $100,522 per annum + superannuation) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system.

*Please note attendance after hours at regular meetings of Council is required

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What’s On Offer
A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced and highly organised Council Governance and Administration Officer to join our Governance and Legal team within the Office of the CEO.

Reporting to the Manager Governance and Legal, this pivotal role provides high-level executive and governance support to Council, ensuring the seamless coordination of Council and Committee processes. You will play a key role in supporting informed decision-making, maintaining strong governance practices, and upholding the integrity of Council operations.

This role is ideally suited to a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with senior stakeholders, and has a strong understanding of governance and legislative requirements.

Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is an award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial region and is home to the state’s second fastest growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant, connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live and work.

What You'll Need
To make an impact as our new Council Governance and Administration Officer, the successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

1. Demonstrated experience as an executive officer supporting and coordinating the execution of requirements for high level meetings with agendas and minutes at Executive and Board levels.
2. Developed knowledge of local government including local government election processes.
3. High level communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to maintain discretion and professionalism, with all stakeholders.
4. Interpersonal skills that strongly demonstrate the ability to work with all levels of the organisation in a constructive and collaborative nature and the ability to manage information that is often of a confidential or sensitive nature.
5. Strong Organisational skills and initiative to prioritise work and deliver on pre-set and often non-negotiable deadlines.
6. Sound and demonstrated analytical skills to ensure that duties align with applicable City frameworks and associated legislation.
7. Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and proven ability to be able to maintain the City’s Council report software system.
8. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
9. Current Driver’s Licence.

What’s In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.

Other perks include, but are not limited to…

• A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
• Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
• Nine-day fortnight
• A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
• A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
• The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
• Career development, training opportunities and study support.
• Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.

Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

For more information relating to the position please call Russell Mark, Manager Governance and Legal, on 9439 0218.

Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au

Applications close 5:00pm Monday 27 April 2026

The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications

The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.

Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.