Support Officer - Planning and Emergency Services

SUPPORT OFFICER – PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Permanent Full-Time | 9-Day Fortnight | Flexible Work Options
Salary: $66,927 - $79,030 per annum plus superannuation

 Benefits include:

• 12% Guaranteed superannuation
• Up to an additional 6% matching employer contribution
• 9-day fortnight
• Four weeks annual leave plus two additional Public Service Holidays
• $400 annual uniform allowance
• Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week
• Professional development opportunities

About the Shire of Chittering
Located in Bindoon, just 30 minutes from Ellenbrook and approximately one hour from Perth, the Shire of Chittering offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and rural lifestyle. As a growing local government, the Shire is experiencing increasing development activity and is committed to delivering high-quality services to its community.

About the Position
The Shire of Chittering is seeking a proactive and organised Support Officer to join our Development Services team. This role provides administrative and operational support to ensure the effective delivery of bushfire risk management, emergency services and related planning activities. The successful applicant will have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to bushfire preparedness, emergency services and assisting with the effective delivery of planning services, we encourage you to apply.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound research and problem-solving abilities
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• A current C Class Driver's Licence

How to apply
Applicants are required to refer to the position’s Information Package for position and application information at https://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/employment. 

SUPPORT OFFICER - PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Applications must include:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter that addresses the selection criteria
• Employment Application Form

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Applicants can apply online, via email, handed application into Shire office or via Post.

ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Applications close at 9am on 21 September 2026 however, we may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised.

The Shire of Chittering is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully and with dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

Late applications will not be accepted. For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9576 4600 or via email at chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au.

Melinda Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer

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