About the role The City of Swan is seeking an experienced and motivated person to join our Governance team on a fixed term full-time opportunity until March 2027, as a member of a busy Council Support team working to strict timelines, the Governance Officer will also provide a cohesive and customer focused executive and Council support to the City.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

- Provide high level customer focused administrative and governance support to Council decision-making in line with statutory provisions and business unit procedures.
- Identify areas of improvement in relation to the City’s governance responsibilities and work with key stakeholders to implement and communicate improvements.
- Lead and manage governance projects to completion as assigned by Manager Governance & Strategy, Council Support Manager and the Senior Governance Officer.
- As the Minutes Manager Administrator, actively promote the appropriate use and development of Minutes Manager; maintain and update Minutes Manager templates, auto text and procedural documents and ensure any changes are communicated to all stakeholders in a timely manner.

About you The successful candidate will have the following:

- Tertiary qualification in related discipline or substantial experience in a governance role
- Sound knowledge of formal meeting procedures, agenda preparation and minute taking
- Experience interpreting legislation and applying governance principles in a practical environment
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive and confidential environment
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required





For more information about the role, please refer to the position description. About working with us The salary for this position will be from $87,442.94 to $103,792.55 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits, including

- Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
- Excellent leave entitlements, e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17 per cent
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work.

About the City The City of Swan covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting. The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people,



reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For more information about this position, please contact Suad Allie, Senior Governance Officer directly at (08) 9267 9120 9267 9120).

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9039 9267 9039).

To apply, please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026 11PM AWST The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies, please.

📌 Governance Officer - Council (Midland)
🏢 City of Swan
📍 Midland