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Career opportunities

The City of Perth is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. The City strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for any position advertised.

Current Opportunities


  • 4/23/2024 8:25 AM


    Location: Citiplace Community Service Centre, Perth
    Positioned at Citiplace Rest Centre, this role involves acting as a dedicated Rest Centre Attendant. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring safety.
    Posted on Apr 23

  • 4/23/2024 6:19 AM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    A Building Surveyor ensures that the City meets its objectives for the assessment, preparation and issuing of permits, certificates, and licenses, as required under the relevant statutes, City of Perth Local Laws, policies guidelines and procedure.
    Posted on Apr 23

  • 4/20/2024 7:26 AM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    We are seeking a Maintenance Support Officer to join our Properties Unit, to ensure support services for facilities maintenance activities are performed to a high standard.
    Posted on Apr 20

  • 4/19/2024 7:49 AM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    Join a team that is dedicated to activating the city with vibrant activity through third-party events and activations
    Posted on Apr 19

  • 4/17/2024 3:02 AM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    This position works within the Media and Communications team to provide strategic and proactive communications advice, with a focus on internal communications.
    Posted on Apr 16

  • 4/16/2024 10:11 AM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    The Procurement Specialist manages the procurement, tendering and contract management requirements of low, medium and some high value and high risk procurement activity across the City of Perth.
    Posted on Apr 16

  • 4/15/2024 5:44 AM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    The City invites a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to become a part of the Strategic Finance team. Our mission is to serve our customers by helping them manage their finances in sustainable ways.
    Posted on Apr 15

  • 3/21/2024 4:00 PM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    This position plays an important role in the Council Governance function to enhance the formal decision-making process of the City, including facilitating meetings of Council and executive leaders, coordination of the local government’s elections, and supporting processes for the development of procedures to ensure business continuation.
    Posted on Mar 22

  • 3/21/2024 4:00 PM


    Location: City of Perth Depot, Osborne
    The City is seeking a qualified Light Vehicle and Minor Plant Mechanic to provide high quality mechanical services at industry specified standards, for the maintenance and enhancement of City plant and fleet assets.
    Posted on Mar 22

  • 3/17/2024 4:00 PM


    Location: Council House, Perth CBD
    The Citizenship Officer manages and coordinates the citizenship process and the city’s civic and ceremonial events and services including assistance with event operation and management.
    Posted on Mar 18

  • 2/16/2024 4:47 PM


    Location: City of Perth Depot, Osborne
    We are seeking motivated and proactive Parks Operators to join our Parks Maintenance Team
    Posted on Feb 16

  • 1/11/2024 4:00 PM


    Location: City of Perth Depot, Osborne
    The Parks Operator - Irrigation role actively manages the day-to-day irrigation operation and maintenance of the Citys parklands, landscapes, street trees, public places, horticultural presentations, and boutique precinct gardens and ensures that horticultural assets thrive. The City primarily uses a Rainman system and a vehicle is provided for commute use. Equally important to a working knowledge of current irrigation and pumping practices, is an ability to operate as part of a team and work safely.
    Posted on Jan 12

Selection criteria

The selection criteria can be found by downloading the Position Description document that is attached to each vacancy. Please address the selection criteria with a small, succinct paragraph addressing each point. Remember to read and check the How to Apply details within the Position Description document.

  • What is the City of Perth?

    The City of Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. The capital city area is in many respects the symbol of Western Australia’s relationship with the rest of the nation and the Asia Pacific region. The City is also the focus for the greater metropolitan area. 

    The City of Perth is a statutory entity constituted under the Local Government Act 1995. Its role is to administer the affairs of the City and establish a policy framework that serves the City community. The City of Perth incorporates the Perth Central Business District together with the suburbs of East Perth, West Perth, Northbridge and part of Crawley. 

    The governing body of the Council consist of nine elected members including the Lord Mayor. Local Government elections are held in October with half the Council up for re-election every two years. The Lord Mayor is elected by popular vote every four years. 

  • What are the City’s vision and goals?

    Vision

    Vibrant, connected, progressive.

    Goals

    People 
    A safe, activated and welcoming city that celebrates its diversity and sense of community, providing unique educational, cultural, sporting and lifestyle offerings.

    Place
    A well-planned and functional built form environment, promoting world class architecture, appreciation of heritage, diversity of land use and a sustainable, affordable and accessible integrated transport system.

    Planet
    A city that respects, protects and fosters its natural environment, embraces the principles of sustainability and acknowledges the impacts of our changing climate.

    Prosperity
    A city with a diverse and resilient economy capitalising upon its unique competitive advantages and creative reputation, attracting sustainable investment in education, tourism, entertainment, commerce, technology and trade.

    Performance
    A city led by a Council and supported by an administration that is committed to sound strategy and governance, excellence in customer service and effective and sincere engagement with all stakeholders.

    Partnership 
    A City that has earned the respect and support of the local industry through strong partnerships with state bodies, industry and community groups and other key stakeholders.

  • What are the City’s values?

    The City of Perth's corporate values were selected for best reflecting the culture employees want to see. These values (and taglines) are now being rolled out across the City of Perth and embedded into everything we do. 

     

    They are:

    • Commitment — Think It, Say It, Do It
    • Courage — Speak Up, Stand Up, Persevere
    • Respect — Listen, Consider, Support 
    • Teamwork — One City: Stronger Together 

     

     

  • What is the organisational structure of the City of Perth?

    The City has a Chief Executive Officer and four General Managers. These Alliances and their units are:

    CEO Alliance

    • Legal Services
    • Audit & Risk
    • Executive Services
    • Governance
    • Corporate Communications

     

    Corporate Services Alliance

    • Financial Services 
    • Strategy & Reporting
    • Human Resources
    • ICT Services
    • Property Services
    • Information & Records Management

     

    Planning and Economic Development Alliance

    • City Planning
    • Development Approvals
    • Transport & Urban Design
    • Economic Development
    • City Future

     

    Community Development Alliance

    • Customer Experience
    • Community Services
    • Activation and Cultural Experience
    • Community Safety and Amenity
    • Marketing

     

    Infrastructure and Operations Alliance

    • Infrastructure and Assets
    • Operations
    • Parking Services
  • How can I get involved in local government?
    • Volunteering opportunities: Youth Advisory Council and Visitor Info Centre.
    • As an Elected Member.
    • Traineeships/apprenticeships.
  • What traineeships/apprenticeships are currently on offer?

    To obtain further information or submit your interest in undertaking a traineeship/apprenticeship at the City, send an email to the Human Resources Unit to notify the HR team of your interest.

    Email: careers@cityofperth.wa.gov.au