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

Are you passionate about arts, culture and heritage and thrive on creating unforgettable experiences and meaningful community connections? The City of Perth is looking for a dynamic City Culture Project Officer to lead vibrant, city-wide programs that celebrate our rich history and diverse communities.

In this exciting role, you will be at the forefront of delivering the Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival, the City’s flagship celebration of Perth’s unique stories, people, and places. You will work closely with local communities to bring ideas to life, forge strong partnerships, and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of our city.

Reporting to the Coordinator Cultural Heritage Services within our City Culture team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Drive the development, planning and coordination of the City of Perth’s Lotterywest Boorloo Heritage Festival;
• Lead the planning and delivery of culturally diverse events, partnerships, and strategic projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Deliver the Festival in line with City project management standards, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder coordination, compliance, and risk management; and
• Provide supervision and guidance to the Festival Support Officer and other staff in the development and delivery of the Festival.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Experience in cultural program and project management;
• Experience in community focused event management and coordination including promoting programs, events and initiatives;
• Knowledge of cultural heritage and local history principles and practices; and
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to build meaningful partnerships, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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, 6 July 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

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.