Permanent Part-Time $75,800 to $80,600 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

About the team

The Town’s Corporate Services directorate covers a broad portfolio including finance and rating and customer services, information management and technology, procurement and children’s services (long day care centres). We actively collaborate with stakeholders to deliver exceptional services, sound financial management and good governance.

About the role

The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:

• Provide professional, friendly, courteous, efficient and quality customer service and administrative support that promotes the feeling of wellbeing of the community. 
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the Town’s services and activities to provide effective customer service. 
• Process Orders and Requisitions, BCITF, BSL and bond refund requests.
• Guiding Customer Service Officers with complex and difficult enquiries
  and applications.
• Supervision of Customer Service Officers in the absence of Customer Services Team Leader.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• High level of customer service skills and experience in a service environment dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and the operation of office equipment.
• A high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.

All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.

Salary and Benefits

This part-time, permanent position attracts an annual salary of $75,800 to $80,600 (pro-rata) plus superannuation.

The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours

This is a part-time position working 35 hours per fortnight, worked over 5 days.

The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?

Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Waruni De Silva, Manager Financial Services at Waruni.DeSilva@bassendean.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9377 8047.

Application period closes 5pm on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods

Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.