Prospective Employees

Local Government in Western Australia is always on the lookout for skilled professionals to fill vacancies, particularly in skill shortage areas. Positions are available across all 139 Local Governments, encompassing the Perth metropolitan area as well as rural and remote country areas. Local Governments offer a variety of career opportunities including permanent, part-time and contract employment. 

Local Government Workplace Solutions maintains a confidential database of candidates interested in employment in Local Government and career progression within the industry. Click on the link below to submit your details.

Register your details online

In addition, resumés can be emailed to recruitment@walga.asn.au, faxed on +618 9486 9100 or mailed to Local Government Workplace Solutions at PO Box 1544, West Perth, WA 6872.

We will retain expressions of interest for a period of six months to ensure the database information remains current.

Skills Shortages

Severe shortages in the availability of experienced professionals are providing rewarding opportunities for applicants considering a lifestyle and career move to Western Australia, and can assist you to secure a position with one of the 139 Local governments in Western Australia in professions including the areas specified below.

Please click here for a brochure outlining the benefits of working for a Western Australian Local Government.

Areas we are currently recruiting for:

Accountants/General Managers

Generalist mangers and qualified Accountants are needed, mainly in regional and remote WA Local Governments.

Applicants with previous experience in a comprehensive range of managerial and/or accountancy tasks will be highly regarded. Preferred applicants will have an undersatnding of budgeting and cost allocation processes, management reporting, managing cash flow and review of business processes.

Building Surveyors

Building Surveyors with relevant experience in the building industry, in private/public sector building practices and procedures, or in local government statutory and non-statutory requirements are needed. Positions involve inspecting building work, assessing and determining building submissions and preparing reports for Council Meetings.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical experience and ability to direct contractors/builders on site.

Civil Engineers

Qualified and experienced Engineers are in demand. People with a sound knowledge of engineering design procedures relating to road, streetscapes and drainage are sought for a number of Local Government positions.

Familiarity with drafting, computer aided design software; traffic analysis and sound knowledge of the industry are valued.

Environmental Health Officers

Environmental Health Officers have the opportunity to work across the full range of interests and involvement, from issues such as environmental protection (air, water, soil, industry) to pest control, noise monitoring, waste management and recycling.

Preferred applicants will have previous experience in a comprehensive range of environmental health tasks, including development and implementation of waste management strategies, evaluation and recommendations on noise impacts from major projects and developments.

Operational Works

People who have experience in operating a grader, backhoe, loader or are licensed to drive a truck are required in many Local Governments.

A trade qualification such as a mechanic would also make an applicant desirable for employment in the industry.

Urban and Regional Town Planners

Planners with qualifications in Town (Urban) and Regional Planning or similar are being sought by Local Governments. In growth areas such as the outer metropolitan areas there is high demand for Planners interested in developing their expertise. In regional areas and the inner suburbs, Planners have the opportunity to gain first hand experience in extensive community consultation, negotiation and design of new or rejuvenating communities.

Planners with a sound knowledge of the planning and development industry are highly sought after.

Rates Officer/Payroll Officer

We are currently seeking people with experience in the roles of Rates Officer or as a Payroll Officer. Whilst Local Government experience is preferred it is NOT essential. There is currently a position available with a Western Suburbs Local Government, but we are also seeking suitable applicants who are interested in a career in Local Government in the future.

Governance and Compliance positions

Several Local Governments are currently seeking Governance and Compliance Officers or consultants to provide support to Elected Members, Executive Managers and Staff generally . The purpose of these positions is to ensure that Council operations and functions comply with relevant statutes, in particular the Local Government Act (1995). Candidates must possess proficiency in legislation which operates within the Local Government environment and be able to review and adapt policies to meet community needs. Positions are available on a permanent or contract basis.