Join a team dedicated to strengthening and promoting the Harvey Region as a great place to live, work, visit and invest.

Do you have a passion for tourism, economic development and community engagement? Are you looking for a varied role where you can contribute to projects, partnerships, events and initiatives that support a thriving visitor economy, strengthen local businesses and enhance the Region’s appeal as a destination?

We invite you to submit your application for the fixed-term, full-time position of Tourism Officer. This position supports the delivery of tourism and economic development initiatives, projects and partnerships that promote the Harvey Region, enhance the visitor experience and contribute to business growth, investment attraction and regional prosperity. Working closely with industry, community groups and key stakeholders, the Tourism Officer helps deliver outcomes that support sustainable tourism growth and broader economic development across the Region.

Perks and conditions

Conditions of employment are prescribed by the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary payable for this position of Level 7 $92,816 to $97,556 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience:

- Fixed-term, full-time role, working 8am to 4:30pm at our Australind Administration office commencing as soon as possible and concluding on Friday 12 March 2028.

- Four weeks paid annual leave, including a 17.5% leave loading





- One rostered day off is available after every 19 worked days. * Rostered days off cannot be accumulated.

- Superannuation of 12% occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5% or 6% of their own salary.

- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.

- A medical examination and a current police clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online on the Shire's website Shire of Harvey - Employment.

Applications close Friday, 27 November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy without prior notice, so early applications are encouraged.

The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Tony Nottle

Chief Executive Officer (Temporary)

📌 Tourism Officer (Australind)
🏢 Shire of Harvey
📍 Australind