Fixed Term | Three (3) Years | Full Time (76hrs Per Fortnight)
Premium Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (9 Day Fortnight)
This position is classified as a PACS Band 6 ($85,494 - $91,666 per annum + superannuation) under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system.
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What's On Offer
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and detail-oriented Governance and Legal Support Officer to join our high-performing Governance and Legal team.
Reporting to the Manager Governance and Legal, this role plays a key part in delivering high-quality legal and governance support across the organisation. You will contribute to a broad range of areas including governance, risk, procurement, and property matters, while supporting the City's commitment to strong compliance and best-practice decision making.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives on problem solving, and takes pride in producing accurate and professional work.
Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is an award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia's major industrial region and is home to the state's second fastest growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant, connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live and work.
What You'll Need
To make an impact as our new Governance and Legal Support Officer, the successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* Demonstrated experience working in a legal, government or regulatory environment.
* Familiar with interpreting legislation, with a good understanding of the legislative framework governing Local Governments in Western Australia.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake research, problem solve complex issues with particular attention to detail and accuracy.
* Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as leases and contracts.
* Experience communicating appropriately with a wide range of stakeholders and producing well written documents and correspondence.
* Ability to autonomously manage competing demands and meet strict timeframes in a busy environment.
* Strong computer literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Qualification in law or working towards (desirable).
What's In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.
Other perks include, but are not limited to...
* A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
* Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
* Nine-day fortnight
* A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
* A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
* The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
* Career development, training opportunities and study support.
* Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
For more information relating to the position please call Russell Mark, Manager Governance and Legal, on 9439 0218.
Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au
Applications close 5:00pm Monday 27 April 2026
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City's current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City's recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.