Governance Support Officer

$76,068 – $88,678 pa + Superannuation

Permanent Full time

About us:

The City of Belmont is a Tier 1 council that proudly offers its residents and visitors facilities, services, events, spaces and plans for the future, enabling the community to live, work and play in healthy, efficient, safe and sustainable ways. The City of Belmont boasts spectacular views of the Swan River, proximity to the Perth Central Business District, has state-of-the-art facilities at the Belmont Library and Museum Hub, plentiful multipurpose parks and includes Perth Airport’s Domestic and International terminals within its boundaries.

The City of Belmont offers employees free onsite parking, easy access to public transport, great end-of-trip facilities, purchased leave, a co-contribution to superannuation and other great employee benefits.

About the role

Are you a detail-oriented administrator with a passion for governance and supporting decision making processes? We are looking for a proactive Governance Support Officer to join our Corporate & Governance team and play a key role in supporting Council and Committee meetings, ensuring a smooth operation.

As the Governance Support Officer, you will provide professional administrative and governance support across the division and a range of formal and informal meetings, including Council, Audit & Risk, CEO Performance Review Panels and more. You will be instrumental in preparing agendas, coordinating logistics, maintaining records and liaising with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of governance materials.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the preparation of meetings, including room bookings, catering and technology setup.

Electronically register and publish agendas, minutes, meeting notes and other statutory documents.

Maintain elected member calendars and upload meeting schedules to the City’s website.

Provide administrative support to senior leaders including correspondence, document management and internal reporting.

Maintain registers, raise requisitions and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Deliver excellent customer service aligned with the City’s values.

About You

You are a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. You are a quick learner, enjoy working collaboratively and have a professional approach to stakeholder engagement.

You will bring

Certificate III in Business Administration or Local Government (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience in administrative support, ideally within a governance or local government setting.

Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Experience in Microsoft Office and digital systems (e.g. records management, agenda software)

Benefits

Free parking and easy public transport access

Up to 16% to superannuation & 17.5% annual leave loading

Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations and skin checks.

Active social club

Belmont Oasis Leisure – Discounted membership

How to apply:

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Belmont’s employment page, where you can access the position description. Please enter your details, upload your current resume and cover letter. Please complete the questionnaire, then submit your application.

Applications close: 5:00 pm, 24 October 2025.

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close adverts early; early applications are encouraged.

The City of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We provide merit-based employment opportunities to people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Belmont. If you require additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise in advance.

For more information on eligibility requirements and to apply for this position, please visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au. Further assistance with your application is available by phoning

08 9477 7217.