- Play a key role in strengthening project governance and driving continuous improvement across the City
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Governance and Systems Officer to support the delivery and continuous improvement of the City's Project Management Framework.

Reporting to the Service Manager Organisational Capability and Performance, you'll work across the organisation to promote consistent project governance practices, provide guidance and support to project sponsors and project leads, and contribute to high-quality project reporting that enables informed decision-making. You'll also play a key role in maintaining project management tools, templates and governance resources, facilitating training, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

We're seeking a collaborative and organised project governance professional with a passion for continuous improvement, solid analytical skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse organisation.

You enjoy working with systems and processes, have excellent communication skills, and are confident supporting stakeholders to apply project governance frameworks and reporting requirements.



Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help drive consistency and best practice across the organisation.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

- Experience in project governance, reporting and business improvement.
- Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement practices.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI and business systems.
- Current WA Class C Driver's Licence.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 8 Step 1 – Step 4 ($125,629.88 - $133,091.26) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jag Walia, Service Manager Organisational Capability and Performance on (08) 9411 3***.

Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.

You will need to address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Monday 3 August 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

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