CEO Alliance | Administration/Personal Assistant/Secretarial
- $102,067–$108,107 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- Perth 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 Chance
As an Executive Support Officer at the City of Perth, you will coordinate executive and administrative services for the Office of the CEO. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, you will use your judgement and initiative to manage competing priorities, resolve operational issues and improve office processes.
Reporting to the Manager, Office of the CEO, your responsibilities would primarily include:
- Coordinating the CEO’s diary, meetings, travel and official engagements, including briefing material and logistical arrangements;
- Managing incoming correspondence and briefing processes, reviewing documentation and progressing submissions through approval pathways;
- Coordinating Executive Leadership Team meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions; and
- Maintaining effective office systems and records, providing procedural advice and delivering improvements to administrative processes.
About You To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Demonstrated experience providing executive support and coordinating administrative services while managing competing priorities and sensitive information;
- Comprehensive knowledge of executive office procedures, briefing and approval processes, and records management;
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare and review correspondence, briefing material and minutes; and
- Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to resolve issues independently,
improve procedures and deliver defined improvement activities.
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 (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
- Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if required for the role); and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 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; a tailored cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria of no more than two pages; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 8 November 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 orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact Kathleen Jack, Manager - Office of the CEO, 08 9461 3268 or e-mail:
[email protected].
📌 Executive Support Officer (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth