City of Perth

People and Culture – Expression of Interest Register

Register your interest in current and future People and Culture opportunities

• People and Culture Expression of Interest Register
• Full-time, part-time, permanent, fixed-term and casual opportunities may be available
• CBD location

At the City of Perth, our people help shape the experience of our capital city.

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from talented People and Culture professionals who would like to be considered for a range of current and future opportunities with the City.

Our People and Culture team is trusted to support leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. We provide practical advice, specialist expertise and customer-focused services that help the organisation attract, develop, support and retain a capable, engaged and high-performing workforce.

Whether your strengths are in payroll, people partnering, employee and industrial relations, talent acquisition, HR operations, people systems or workforce data, we would like to hear from people who are motivated by meaningful work, strong service delivery and making a positive contribution.

Opportunities may arise in the following areas

Payroll
Support one of the most critical services in the organisation - ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Opportunities may include payroll processing, compliance, reporting, system support, process improvement, award and agreement interpretation, and payroll projects.

People Partnering
Work closely with leaders to support strong workforce outcomes and practical people solutions. Opportunities may include workforce planning, organisational change, employee relations, performance support, leadership coaching, workforce capability and generalist HR advice.

People Administration
Provide essential operational support across the employee lifecycle. Opportunities may include onboarding, employment documentation, employee records, HR systems, reporting, general employee enquiries and support to People and Culture processes.

Employee and Industrial Relations
Provide specialist advice and support on complex workplace matters. Opportunities may include investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes, performance matters, industrial instruments, legislative compliance, policy interpretation and case management.

People Systems and Data Analysis
Support the systems, reporting and workforce data that help the organisation make informed people decisions. Opportunities may include HR system administration, workforce reporting, dashboard development, data analysis, process improvement, system testing, data integrity, records management and support for people technology projects.

What we are looking for
We are interested in hearing from people who bring strong service delivery, sound judgement and a genuine interest in supporting people and organisational outcomes.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience and/or qualifications in a People and Culture area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgement, initiative and attention to detail.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with employees, leaders and stakeholders.
• Confidence working with systems, records, data or confidential information.
• A collaborative, adaptable and customer-focused approach.
• A commitment to the City’s values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect.

Why register your interest?
By joining our People and Culture Expression of Interest Register, you may be considered for both current recruitment opportunities and future roles that align with your skills, experience and career goals.

People and Culture opportunities may arise across different levels, specialisations and employment types throughout the year. Registering your interest allows us to consider you for suitable roles now, as well as connect with you when future opportunities become available.

Not all opportunities will be advertised individually. Registering your interest is a simple way to stay connected with the City of Perth and be considered for roles where your experience could make a genuine impact.

How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining:

• Your area or areas of interest.
• Your relevant skills and experience.
• Any relevant qualifications, certifications or specialist knowledge.

When prompted, please also select your:

• Area or areas of interest.
• Preferred employment type, such as permanent, fixed-term, casual, full-time or part-time.
• Career level preference, such as entry level, mid-career, senior or specialist

If you are passionate about people, service and helping organisations perform at their best, we encourage you to register your interest. Help shape the future workforce of the City of Perth and be part of a team that supports excellence, innovation and service to our community.

Eligibility

1. To be eligible to work with us, you will need to demonstrate:
2. A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate, current passport or current visa.
3. A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within 3 months.

The application process

Expressions of Interest for this register will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, DATE MONTH 2026.

Expressions of Interest may be reviewed, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Your application will remain active on our register for 12-months

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

We are continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that is 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 orientations and gender identities.

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