Executive Support Officer

- $102,067 - $108,107 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 a Executive Support Officer in the City of Perth, you will provide high-level executive, governance, and project coordination support to the General Manager Engagement and Activation. The role requires professional judgment, discretion, and initiative in managing executive workflows, complex reporting requirements, and Alliance-wide priorities. Operating with a high degree of autonomy under general direction, this position coordinates executive reporting, supports moderately complex projects, and facilitates effective engagement across the Alliance, Executive Leadership Team, and broader organisation.

Reporting to the General Manager of our Engagement and Activation alliance, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Deliver high-level executive support to the General Manager, managing complex priorities, diary coordination, correspondence, and confidential matters;

- Prepare and coordinate executive-level briefings, reports, agendas, minutes, and presentations, ensuring quality, accuracy, and governance compliance;

- Support informed decision-making through research, analysis, project coordination, and proactive tracking of actions, risks, and deliverables; and

- Drive continuous improvement of administrative systems, reporting processes, and Alliance operations in line with organisational and legislative requirements.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Proven experience providing high-level support to an executive or senior leader in a fast-paced environment;

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation;

- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail; and

- Excellent administration, time management, and organisational skills, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities.

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); 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, 18 January 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

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