Council Jobs Western Australia | Local Government Jobs

With 137 local governments, Western Australia is the perfect location to find your dream job working in one of the many local government career areas including tourism, finance, human resources, economic development, community services, IT and more.

With the longest coastline of all Australian states and territories, Western Australia is home to 2.8 million people. Western Australia covers almost one-third of Australia, and is famous for its clear ocean waters, vast farming regions and world class mining.

Not surprisingly given its size, there are 137 local governments operating within Western Australia. A career in local government in Western Australia offers the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives and enjoy a challenging and interesting career at the same time.

And, as well as exceptional benefits designed to promote work/life balance, a career in local government supports you with impressive career development and training opportunities. Western Australia’s councils also promote and encourage diversity and inclusion, creating a workforce that best reflects the diverse and vibrant communities of Western Australia.