- $139,978 to $148,325 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- 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.

The Opportunity

As the Governance and Policy Coordinator at the City of Perth, you will oversee the City’s governance function and coordinate a team of governance professionals to support effective decision-making, legislative compliance and organisational assurance.

Reporting to the Alliance Manager Governance and Policy within our Governance and Strategy team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Overseeing the City’s governance frameworks, policies, procedures and registers to ensure legislative compliance and alignment with Council decisions and better-practice standards;
- Coordinating Council and Committee processes, including the preparation and quality assurance of agendas, reports, briefing materials and minutes;
- Providing authoritative advice on governance, probity, compliance and legislative matters to the Executive Leadership Team, Elected Members and senior stakeholders; and
- Coordinating governance, electoral, audit and assurance activities while supporting the capability and performance of the Governance and Policy team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Extensive knowledge of governance and electoral requirements within a local government environment, including the ability to interpret and apply the Local Government Act, local laws,



policies and regulatory frameworks;
- Extensive experience supporting Council and Committee processes, including the coordination and quality assurance of agendas, minutes and decision-making documentation;
- Solid experience in governance systems, policy development and document management, including the application of legislative and accountability frameworks;
- Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex governance documentation and provide clear, professional advice to a range of stakeholders;
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting professional teams within a collaborative, accountable and high-performing environment;
- Sound judgement and discretion when managing confidential, sensitive or high-risk governance matters; and
- A tertiary qualification in Law, Governance, Public Administration or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

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.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility





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

- A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate, current passport or current visa;
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within the preceding three months; and
- The ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings.

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 tailored cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability against 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, 4 October 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: 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.

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 orientations and gender identities.

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

📌 Governance and Policy Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth