Reserves Officer

Reserves Officer

Closing date: 6/07/2026 5:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

Location: Mercer Road Office

Department: Reserves Projects

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $90,963.91 - $104,648.04

Employment type: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Status

Permanent, Part Time, 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)

Salary range

$90,963.91 - $104,648.04 per annum pro rata dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

Opportunity

The City of Albany’s Reserves Team is looking for an experienced and qualified and customer focused individual to take up the role of Reserves Officer.

Reporting to the Manager City Reserves, this role will see you responsible for but not limited to;

• Developing strategic, operational and environmentally appropriate management plans for City of Albany reserves;
• Providing advice and contributing towards the successful implementation of reserve management plans and strategies; and
• Manage budgets and reporting to achieve optimal service delivery and management of City of Albany reserves and assets.

About You: The successful candidate will have previous experience in the implementation of environmental management plans, will have a passion for bush regeneration projects and the ability to liaise with the community.

In addition, you will need;

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a role similar or associated with the planning and management of reserves.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or working towards.
• Previous experience in project management.
• General understanding of Asset Management.
• Sound computer skills with developed knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.

About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 500 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.

What We Offer

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? To apply, please follow the submission instructions outlined in the Application Pack.

Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, you must clearly address the key selection criteria outlined in the Application Pack.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at ***email_hidden*** or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Jacqui Freeman, Manager City Reserves at [email protected] or on 6820 3946.

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Monday 6 July 2026

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.