City of Perth

Council Governance and Policy Electoral Officer

• $98,141 per annum plus super
• Full time, fixed term for 3 months
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

Help Support Local Democracy – Join the City of Perth Team!

We’re offering two exciting 3-month contract opportunities to be part of a passionate team delivering the 2025 City of Perth election.

As a Council Governance and Policy Electoral Officer, you’ll play a vital role in managing electoral roll applications, maintaining accurate registers, and supporting election-related communications and events.

This is your chance to contribute to meaningful policy work and process development, helping the City address future challenges with agility and integrity.

If you thrive in a compliance-driven, high-trust environment and want to make a real impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday 1st June 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.