- $91,923 to $97,346 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- Osborne Park 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 Maintenance Support Officer in the City of Perth, you will provide administrative support to the Infrastructure Maintenance Service, with a strong focus on high-quality customer service and the timely processing of orders and invoices. You will work closely with our infrastructure maintenance crews, internal financial services and external customers to support the effective day-to-day delivery of maintenance services.
Reporting to the Coordinator Civil Maintenance within our Infrastructure and Assets team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
- Providing administrative support, including preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting agendas and minutes;
- Undertaking financial administration, including quotations, purchase orders, invoicing and expenditure tracking;
- Maintaining team records and systems, including timesheets, training records, WHS documentation, service requests and operational records; and
- Delivering responsive customer service by managing enquiries, service requests and complaints from internal and external customers.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Well-developed written, verbal and numeracy skills, with the ability to prepare accurate and timely reports;
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, including a helpful and conflict de-escalating approach;
- Demonstrated practical experience using computer programs especially SharePoint and Teams and other office technology, with the ability to support operational staff in navigating these systems; and
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet deadlines.
Previous Local Government experience, exposure to budgets, purchasing, invoicing or accounts payable, and knowledge of safe working systems will be highly regarded.
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
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a tailored cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your fit for the role; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 30 August 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 Aaron Emery, Coordinator Civil Maintenance, 0409 933 262 or email
[email protected].
