• Full-time | Fixed-term contract until October 2027 | Perth’s Northern Suburbs

• Level 5 | $89,358 – $95,190 per annum (pro-rata) + up to 15% superannuation

• Enjoy 2 paid Wellness Days, attractive leave benefits and free parking

• Grow your career, make an impact and have fun along the way!

Help us find great people. Be part of something bigger

We’re growing, evolving and reimagining how we work and our People & Culture team is right in the thick of it!

With Reimagine Wanneroo driving an exciting period of transformation, there’s never been a better time to join the City of Wanneroo. We’re looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused People & Culture Officer who loves making things happen, keeping the details on track and delivering a great experience for candidates, employees and leaders alike. If you enjoy recruitment, thrive on juggling priorities and get satisfaction from making processes simpler, smoother and more effective, we’d love to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

- Be part of the change. Join us as we continue to evolve, improve and shape the future of our organisation.
- Make a real impact. Help bring outstanding people into the City and support them throughout their employment journey.
- Variety is guaranteed. No two days are quite the same, from recruitment campaigns and onboarding to employment changes and process improvements.
- Work with great people. Collaborate with a supportive People & Culture team and partner with leaders across a diverse organisation.
- Keep growing. Be part of a team that values fresh ideas, continuous improvement and finding better ways to work.

What will you be doing?

You will be part of our People Operations team, working closely with the Senior People & Culture Officer to keep things moving behind the scenes and make the employee experience a positive one from day one.

Your days will include:

- Bringing great people on board: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment, create engaging job advertisements, manage candidate communications and support interviews, pre-employment checks and onboarding.
- Keeping the employee lifecycle on track: Prepare employment contracts and documentation, process appointments and employment changes, and support employee movements and separations.
- Getting the details right: Maintain accurate employee records, update our HR systems and workforce data, and help ensure our people information is reliable and secure.
- Making P&C; easy to navigate: Respond to enquiries,



provide practical guidance and help managers and employees understand recruitment and employment processes.
- Making things better: Spot opportunities to improve processes, streamline administration and contribute to initiatives that support our evolving workplace.

You will balance competing priorities, handle confidential information with care and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach when things get busy.

What skills will you bring?

You are someone who takes ownership, enjoys working with people and knows that great P&C; support is all about getting the details right while making the process feel easy for everyone involved.

Your cover letter and resume will be able to demonstrate your ability to:

- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising and candidate management through to employment offers and onboarding.
- Stay organised and manage multiple vacancies, competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Prepare accurate employment documentation, contracts and employee records.
- Interpret and apply multiple industrial agreements across a diverse range of service units.
- Communicate clearly and confidently, building positive working relationships with candidates, hiring managers and colleagues.
- Confidently use applicant tracking systems, HR information systems and digital tools to support efficient recruitment and people processes.

It would be great if you also have:

- Experience in local government or the public sector.
- An understanding of merit-based recruitment and equal employment opportunity principles.
- Experience attracting candidates, writing engaging job advertisements and using online recruitment or social channels.

Why the City of Wanneroo?

We’re one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing local governments, located in Perth’s north on Whadjuk Noongar Country. Our work reaches across a diverse and growing community, and our people play an important role in shaping what comes next.

We’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.





We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people from LGBTIQA+ communities, and people of all ages, genders, faiths, sexual orientations and family or caring responsibilities.

So… why join the City of Wanneroo?

More Time Off

- 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- 2 paid Wellness Days and 1 paid Volunteer Day per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to additional leave types: Reproductive Health, Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
- Ability to purchase or cash out leave, depending on your needs

Genuine Flexibility

- Choose between a 9-day fortnight, 19 day month or flexi time arrangement
- This is a full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) Monday - Friday
- Start and finish times can be adjusted within a 7am–7pm span depending on your preferences and team needs
- Hybrid work and TOIL may be available depending on the service area needs

Stability with Mobility

- Long Service Leave is portable across WA local governments
- Permanent roles, strong internal mobility, and sector-wide credibility
- A comprehensive development program with internal capability frameworks and access to funded external courses, workshops, and study leave

Perks & Support

- Up to 15% superannuation with matching
- Free on-site parking
- Thoughtfully designed workspaces with sit-stand desks
- Modern end-of-trip facilities including showers, lockers, and secure bike storage
- Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options
- 50% off membership to our award-winning gym and leisure centre, Aquamotion
- An active social club with regular events

Ready to reimagine what’s possible?

If you’re a hands-on P&C; professional who enjoys recruitment, values great service and wants to contribute to an organisation in an exciting period of change, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume and tell us how you will help us build the future of Wanneroo, together.

Reference Number: 862324

Close date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

For further information contact Georgia Lello, Senior People and Culture Officer on 9405 5588

Please note:

- A National Police Clearance (within 3 months) is required prior to commencement.
- All employees must declare secondary employment to manage any potential conflicts of interest and fatigue risks.
- Medical assessment may be required depending on the role.

📌 People & Culture Officer (Wanneroo)
🏢 City of Wanneroo
📍 Wanneroo