Council Relations Officer - Supporting the Mayor and Council

Play a pivotal role at the heart of civic leadership

About the role

The City of Swan is seeking an experienced and highly capable professional to step into a unique and rewarding role as Council Relations Officer, serving as the primary point of contact for the Mayor and Council Members.

Working in a dynamic, politically sensitive and fast-paced environment, you will be the trusted link between the Mayor, Council Members, community and key stakeholders. Your ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and communicate with confidence will ensure our civic leaders are always prepared, informed, and represented to the highest standard.

As the Council Relations Officer, you will;

• Act as the go-to liaison for the Mayor and Council Members, managing relationships with professionalism and discretion
• Provide clear and accurate briefing notes, speeches and talking points to support the Mayor or their delegate.
• Coordinate and manage the Mayor and Council Members’ diaries, including scheduling and prioritising attendance at civic events, community engagements and internal meetings.
• Ensure all Mayoral correspondence and queries are actioned promptly and professionally.
• Play a central role in coordinating Mayor and Council Member attendance at key community events, from ANZAC Day services to school award ceremonies, helping to showcase the City’s civic leadership.

About you

You bring more than exceptional organisational skills. With a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure, you consistently deliver with precision. Your political awareness, emotional intelligence, and refined communication skills enable you to act with discretion and confidence in every interaction.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Admin or similar or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high-level, confidential administrative support to senior leaders.
• Excellent ability to multi task, prioritise and manage workload efficiently in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Local Government experience will be highly regarded.
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required

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

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $84,485.93 to $100,282.66 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• 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 people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Helen Harrison directly on 9267 9110.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9039.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025 5PM AWST

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 this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.