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Prepare your application

For your application to be shortlisted, it must demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for the position.

1. Read the Advertisement and the Position Description.  The Position Description is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
2. Create your Covering Letter (max. 2 pages); include response to the Selection Criteria (if required, see advertisement); and
3. Update your Curriculum Vitae (Resume), ensure it includes:
• Full name
• Daytime contact number
• Email address
• Home address
• Work history (most recent first)
• Education and training history
• Contact details for at least two referees that can comment on your recent work history from a supervisory capacity.

Submit your application

• Submit your application through SEEK as soon as possible as the advertisement may close early if there is a large pool of suitable applicants.  Late applications may not be accepted. 
• Please ensure you combine documents so that there is a maximum of two attachments only.
• If you are unable to submit your application online, please call the People Services representative, details included in the advertisement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview:

Prepare for the interview

• Read the Position Description again and prepare your responses to the criteria.  This is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
• Research the City of Kalamunda by reviewing details on our website.
• Write down any questions you would like to ask regarding the role or conditions of employment.

Attending the Interview

1. Bring along any supporting documents, if required.
2. Arrive 15 minutes early to read through the interview questions and prepare your responses.
3. The recruitment panel consists of at least two members. Interviews follow a set format to ensure equity and fairness to each applicant.
4. Interviews range from 30 minutes to 1 hour in duration depending on the role.

Further Assessment

• After the interview, People Services may contact your referees to conduct a Reference Check
• For some roles a medical and/or drug & alcohol screen maybe undertaken
• For some senior or specialty roles further selection testing may be undertaken such as skills assessment tests, emotional intelligence tests and/or cognitive ability tests.
• For some roles a police check and/or Working with Children Check will be required.
• All successful candidates will need to provide 100 points of ID and proof of their working rights in Australia.

Outcome

• The successful candidate will be verbally offered the position, on acceptance they are given a written Offer of Employment.
• Once they accept, the other interviewed candidates will be advised by phone call and all other candidates will be advised by email.

If you have any questions during the process, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9999 during business hours.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 19 October 2025
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $89,483 - $104,458 per annum + superannuation 

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Procurement, you will play a key role in the delivery of efficient and accountable procurement services. You will:

• Lead and advise on procurement and tendering practices in line with policy and legislation
• Assist in contract documentation, tender evaluations, and register maintenance
• Ensure supplier management and compliance reporting is up to standard
• Deliver high-level customer service and guide City officers on purchasing compliance
• Maintain records, compile reports, and monitor supply needs across operational areas

This is a full-time position located within the Financial Services team.

About You

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement or contract administration across various categories
• Sound knowledge of purchasing legislation, probity, and risk management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support staff at all levels
• Experience maintaining procurement records, tender documentation, and financial data
• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Finance, Management, or similar (desirable)
• Local government experience (highly regarded)

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrates experience in procurement services, across multiple categories.
2. Understanding of and experience in the tender and purchasing process through invoice and receipting
3. Strong ability to communicate requirements of Procurement Guidelines to Staff at all levels throughout the organisation to support probity, accountability, and risk management.
4. Demonstrated administration and analytical experience including interpretation of tender data in excel, compiling reports, business correspondence, maintaining records and presentation of facts.
5. Demonstrates the ability to deliver quality customer service with a proactive and positive communication style.
6. Previous experience in a Local Government would be highly regarded.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas and selection criteria.

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours over a fortnight with negotiated RDO per fortnightly or monthly.

About the Benefits

The salary range for this position is $89,483 - $104,458 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation. Other inclusions are annual increments, annual salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme and 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading. We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

 

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Closing Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $98,453 - $104,459 p/a, plus superannuation 

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Asset Management Officer to lead a small team responsible for the planning and management of a diverse infrastructure asset portfolio. 

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Asset Planning, you’ll oversee two Asset Officers providing specialised asset management services to the organisation optimising asset performance and supporting long term planning.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in asset management systems for organisations with substantial quantity and variety of assets.
2. Comprehensive skills and knowledge of asset planning within local government or a similar environment.
3. High level of skills and knowledge in associated software systems.
4. Highly developed analytic skills.
5. Strongly developed interpersonal skills to work in multidisciplinary business.
6. Demonstrated high-level organisational and administration skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
7. Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing Asset Management Policies, Strategies, and Plans

Hours of Work

This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight, with an option for a fortnightly or monthly rostered day off.

The salary range for this position is $98,453 - $104,459 p/a (depending on qualifications and experience), plus superannuation.

About the Benefits 

Benefits include flexible work arrangements, free parking, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, annual industrial agreement salary increases, annual leave accrual which attracts an additional 17.5% leave loading, personal leave accrual, free access to online learning, and discounted memberships at City owned facilities.

For further information contact People & Culture on (08) 9257 9967.

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Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 06 October 2025
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $117,312-$124,869 per annum + superannuation 

Are you an experienced leader in infrastructure maintenance with a passion for keeping communities moving safely and smoothly? The City of Kalamunda is looking for a skilled Coordinator Engineering Maintenance to oversee the maintenance of our roads, drainage, footpaths, bus shelters, signage and more. This is your chance to make a tangible impact across one of Perth’s most diverse local government areas.

As Coordinator Engineering Maintenance, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the City’s engineering maintenance program, including roads, drainage, kerbs, footpaths, bus shelters, signage, and associated assets.
• Develop and implement proactive and responsive maintenance programs to ensure assets remain safe, functional, and aligned with community expectations.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and resources to ensure high-quality service delivery within scope and timeframes.
• Provide expert technical advice to senior management and Council on infrastructure maintenance issues.
• Mentor and support staff and contractors, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration.
• Participate in the after-hours roster to provide urgent maintenance responses.

 About You

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a recognised equivalent.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Parks Maintenance or a recognised equivalent along with relevant practical experience.
• A valid Construction Industry Induction Ticket (White Card).

Selection Criteria

1. Previous experience in a similar role within Local Government or similar environment.
2. Proven skills in contract management, budget, time and resources management, grant application and acquittal and project delivery.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, conflict resolution and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to enable effective working relationships and collaboration.
4. Demonstrated high level organisational and administration skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately. Supported with writing skills to undertake research and write technical and strategic documents and submissions, including policies and procedures.
5. Ability to use personal computer applications, and particularly the Microsoft Office suite of products.
6. Possession of or progress towards a post graduate management qualification or the willingness to undertake further formal study relevant to the position and the objective of the position within a reasonable timeframe. (Desirable)

Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas and selection criteria.

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.

About the Benefits

This position is being offered on a salary of Level 9 being $117,312 - $124,867 per annum plus superannuation. Other inclusions are annual increments, annual salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme and 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading. We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9967.

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Closing Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $107,092 - $113,233 p/a, plus superannuation 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Statutory Planner to join our approval services team. Our environment is busy and dynamic with the work being diverse, interesting and rewarding. 

About this Opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, team focused and dedicated Urban Planner that can assess complex development applications, subdivisions, scheme amendments, structure plans, and local development plans. You’ll be providing expert advice and customer service to landowners, consultants, government authorities and other divisions of the City on a diverse range of land use activities. 

About You 

To be successful in this role, you’ll thrive in a dynamic and busy environment, delivering exceptional planning outcomes for the community.  You’ll have an understanding of the workings of Government, as well as a proven track record of providing accurate planning advice, have attention to detail and initiative with a ’can do’ approach. 

You will also have a degree in Urban and Regional Planning. 

Selection Criteria 

1. A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in planning, preferably in Local Government statutory planning, which would be highly desirable. 
2. Experience in providing full spectrum of planning and development services and information including but not limited to the Local Planning Scheme and associated Policies. 
3. Knowledge of statutory requirements and laws relevant to Local Government and corporate administration, particularly in the areas of Statutory Planning. 
4. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to function effectively to meet short deadlines in a pressured environment. 
5. Accurate presentation of advice, instruction/guidance and research findings, both verbally and written, via all standard forms of business communication (including email, memo, letters, reports; draft policies & procedures; and on occasion the development and delivery of visual presentations). 
6. Assess and prepare determinations of development applications. 
7. Liaise and negotiate with applicants for development approval. 
8. Under guidance, research and prepare scheme amendments, structure plans and planning policies for consideration.  
9. Assess applications and prepare recommendations to the Western Australian Planning Commission on subdivision and strata applications.

Hours of Work 

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.  

About the Benefits 

This position offers a salary range of $107,092 - $113,233 per annum, (dependant on skills and experience) plus superannuation.  

We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly, including up to 2 days working from home per week (conditions apply). 

Other benefits include annual increments, Industrial Agreement salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, HBF/HIF/Medibank Corporate Health Membership discounts, free access to online learning and discounted memberships at City owned facilities. 

For further information contact People & Culture on (08) 9257 9648.

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