Support Officer

Join our Construction and Maintenance business unit where we are dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure, construction and maintenance services to the City of Swan community. Our work ensures that the facilities, roads and public spaces are safe, functional and well maintained. We are seeking an enthusiastic Support Officer to provide assistance with service and administration tasks on a casual basis to support the wider Operations Division and Construction and Maintenance team.

About the role:

The Support Officer is an integral part of the Construction and Maintenance team and Operations Division and provides a broad range of administrative and operational support. Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting with procurement tasks including raising purchase orders and processing invoices
• Providing administrative support in the areas of procurement, recruitment, training and Work, Health and Safety
• Performing data entry, maintaining accurate records and generating reports
• General office duties including filing, document preparation and administration tasks
• Assisting with ad hoc duties as required, contributing to the smooth functioning of the business unit and Operations Division team.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent work experience
• Well-developed customer service skills
• Professional and can-do attitude
• Organised with good time management skills and a focus on accuracy
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and general technology
• Flexibility and willingness to work between the hours of 7am until 4pm when required
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Construction Safety Awareness Training (White Card)

About working with us:

The hourly rate for this position will be from $37.90 - $45.59, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a discussion about the position, please contact Reanna directly on (08) 9267 9***.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9***.

To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 1 page that outlines your availability and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link. 

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11pm.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

**No agencies please.