People and Culture Support Officer

City of Perth • Full-time • Perth, Western Australia, AU • 1w ago

$91,923 - $97,346 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 Support Officer in the City of Perth People and Culture team, you will provide efficient administrative support, conduct research, and manage project-related tasks. You will also support the P&C Leadership Team with key projects, programs and business activities, ensuring the timely completion of the unit’s priorities.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, your responsibilities would primarily include:

Delivering high-level executive support to the Chief People Officer, including coordinating P&C leadership activities, preparing documentation, managing priorities, and ensuring seamless delivery of unit programs and projects;
Providing comprehensive project and administrative support across P&C, including tracking contracts, coordinating meetings, processing invoices, and managing documentation;
Coordinating and assisting with P&C projects and initiatives, including preparing project plans, undertaking research, supporting steering groups, and managing allocated tasks within set timelines and budgets; and
Supporting organisational development and stakeholder engagement activities, including learning programs, staff suggestion initiatives, policy updates, and delivering timely, professional internal and external customer service.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse data and translate it into meaningful information;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging across the organisation; and
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant systems, with experience using learning and records management platforms.

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);
A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; 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 cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 14 December 2025. 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.