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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: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: $72,218.31 p/a, plus superannuation 

Love working outdoors? Enjoy being part of a close-knit team? Here’s your chance to help keep the City’s green spaces looking their absolute best!

About this Opportunity 

Safely and efficiently undertake manual labouring duties and operate and maintain a variety of plant items including trucks, to assist in the completion of maintenance to the City’s parkland, streetscapes and landscaped areas, whilst providing a high level of customer service to Council’s internal and external clients to ensure efficient and effective operations.

This position works within a small, motivated team. Some of the duties of this role include:

• Perform a range of labouring tasks, such as pruning, mowing, weeding and spreading mulch.
• Operate and maintain a variety of items of plant and machinery items such as lawn mowers, brush cutter and hand tools.
• Operate trucks and equipment in a safe manner. 

Further details can be found in the Key Result Areas of the Position Description.

About You 

To be successful for this role you will require:

• MR driver’s licence and truck driving experience
• Current WA Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience in physical labouring
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in horticulture
• Experience in plant and vehicle operations such as trucks, ride on and walk behind mowers, brush cutters, landscaping hand tools, and chemical handling and application
• Sound knowledge of safe operation procedures and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Knowledge and awareness of WHS rules and regulations, including a sound knowledge of safe working practices
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to deal with members of the public and other council officers
• Working well in a team as well as an ability to work independently and unsupervised

Hours of Work

This is permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 76 hours over a 9-day fortnight (inclusive of a rostered day off).

For further information contact People & Culture on (08) 9257 9921.

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Closing Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Position Type: Fixed Term – 2 years, full-time
Salary: $107,092 - $113,233 p/a (depending on qualifications and experience), plus superannuation.

Bring your finance expertise to a role where accuracy, collaboration and community impact come together. The City of Kalamunda is seeking a motivated and agile Financial Accountant to deliver high-quality financial reporting, reconciliations and business partnering services across the organisation.

About this Opportunity 

Reporting to the Coordinator Financial Services, this role is responsible for delivering class leading financial reporting, key balance sheet reconciliations, grant acquittal and business partnering within the City. The role ensures the City’s compliance financial reporting in line with the Local Government Legislation and the Australian Accounting Standards is met.

About You 

You will be a qualified accounting professional (CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant Accounting/ Finance or Business university degree with proven experience in statutory reporting, reconciliations, and financial management. In addition, you will bring advanced Excel and system skills, strong organisational capability, and the confidence to partner effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. You should have the ability to work in a fast pace changing environment.

Selection Criteria

1. Strong organisational and supervisory skills
2. Ability to work effectively in a team
3. Demonstrated time management skills
4. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Strong understanding and ability to interpret the Australian Accounting Standards pronouncements and impacts it will have on the City’s Statutory Reporting.
7. Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 and its associated Financial Management Regulations Act 1996 – Desirable 

Hours of Work

This is a 2-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension, working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight. Flexible work options are available, including a 9-day fortnight or flexitime.

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

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Closing Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: $117,312 - $124,869 p/a (depending on qualifications and experience), plus superannuation.

Are you an experienced strategist who thrives on strategic alignment to driving performance, creating meaningful change and influencing all the right people? The City of Kalamunda has embarked on a transformation journey and is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Strategic Performance Advisor to join our Corporate Services team. You will get to play a key role in building a high-performing, future-ready organisation.

About this Opportunity 

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, this role is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality business improvement strategies that enhance organisational performance and service delivery across both the City and the community. You’ll provide expert advice, shape strategy, and lead initiatives that align with the City’s long-term vision and corporate goals.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualifications or substantial experience in a similar role.

Selection Criteria

1. Proven high level communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
2. Strong understanding of organisational planning and strategy development concepts.
3. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary integrated planning and reporting frameworks.
4. Demonstrated high level research, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to share knowledge across organisational departments.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of research techniques and use of data to drive performance and inform decisions.
6. High level organisational and prioritising skills together with the capacity to utilise initiative in a demanding environment.
7. Proven well developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare documents of a sensitive nature.
8. Understanding of policy development and evaluation frameworks.
9. Extensive experience in developing strategies and plans to support strategic and corporate goals (desirable).
10. Substantial experience in project planning, management and review, including the ability to handle multiple competing tasks (desirable).
11. Possession of, or progress towards tertiary qualifications in business or related discipline (desirable).

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.

For further information contact People & Culture team on (08) 9257 9911.

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