- $102,067 to $108,107 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 Executive Support Officer at the City of Perth, you will provide high-level administrative and project support to enable the effective, efficient and timely management of the General Manager Planning and Sustainability’s schedule, priorities and workflows.

Reporting to the General Manager Planning and Sustainability within our Planning and Sustainability Alliance, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Proactively managing the General Manager’s diary, correspondence, recordkeeping and Alliance communications;
- Coordinating agendas, minutes, actions and supporting materials for internal and external meetings;
- Preparing and quality-assuring executive documentation, including briefing notes, reports, presentations and speaking notes;
- Monitoring Alliance records, registers and workflows to ensure documents are accurate, compliant and delivered on time; and
- Providing project support and implementing improvements to administrative systems, processes and reporting.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Demonstrated experience supporting an executive leader or working at an equivalent level;
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; and




- The initiative and judgment to work autonomously while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

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; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within the preceding three 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 and a tailored cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role. 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.

📌 Executive Support Officer (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth