City of Swan
    (49 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Government Administration & Politics

    Specialities

    Culturally Diverse Community, Creating a great place to work, Real Careers, Real Impact, & Real Rewards

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Midland, Western Australia, Australia
    Welcome to the City of Swan.The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

    Jobs at City of Swan

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    at City of Swan
    Midland, Perth WA
    Permanent Full-Time Accountable Receiveable Officer opportunity
    Permanent Full-Time Accountable Receiveable Officer opportunity
    classification: AccountingAccounting
    6d ago
    6d ago

    at City of Swan
    Beechboro, Perth WA
    Come join the Youth Development team and make a difference!
    Come join the Youth Development team and make a difference!
    classification: Community Services & DevelopmentCommunity Services & Development
    13d ago
    13d ago

    Our mission statement

    One City, diverse people, cultures and placesA sustainable, thriving City of diverse people and places enjoying a great quality of life, health and wellbeing.

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    Awards and accreditations

    Warlang Award for Workplace Wellbeing 2023
    Warlang Award for Workplace Wellbeing 2023

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    Reviews overview

    3.449 ratings in total
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    77%
    Rate salary as high or average
    59%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at City of Swan?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    The City of Swan stands out as an employer that prioritises work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and provides numerous opportunities for growth and development. Employees particularly value the supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to serving the community. The organisation also offers stable employment with competitive remuneration compared to other local governments.

    However, like many local government organisations, the City faces some operational challenges. These include managing limited resources while meeting growing community expectations, navigating a hierarchical structure that can impact career advancement in certain departments, and managing heavy workloads due to resource constraints and competing priorities.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Planning Officer
    Jul 2025
    Midland WA 60567 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    A good opportunity to gain experience in a large organisation, though some of the systems and processes felt outdated and slow to adapt to modern ways of working
    The good thingsWorking in Midland offered a great location with easy access to local services and facilities, making the day-to-day experience convenient and enjoyable. As a planner, I appreciated the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects due to its large size. Being part of a larger organisation also presents the potential to explore different roles and grow within the organisation.
    The challengesI sometimes felt like just a number, with limited support or recognition. Senior roles were mostly filled through internal promotions, which could make progression feel a bit closed off. There was often a lot of pressure driven by Councillor expectations, which took up significant time and resources.
    People Services Partner Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you valued the diverse project work and opportunities that come with being part of a large local government. We appreciate your comments on systems and recognition. These are areas where continuous improvement is a focus. Your input helps us continue to work on this. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
    30d+ ago
    4.0
    Coordinator
    Jan 2025
    Midland WA 60567 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    A welcoming place, with plenty of opportunities, where diversity is celebrated.
    The good thingsA large organisation with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop across departments with secondment opportunities promoted and encouraged. Great flexibility with working hours including RDO accruals and work from home. Wonderful, diverse staff dedicated to community - many friendships formed.
    The challengesWhen I first started the culture was not so great in many teams. Significant improvements have been made to address this for many areas, with a couple of departments still a work in progress - but progress is being made which is great to see.
    People Services PartnerThank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you’ve enjoyed the opportunities for growth, flexibility, and the diverse community. We appreciate your feedback on the cultural improvements, and we’re committed to continuing progress across all departments. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
    30d+ ago
    4.0
    Membership and Engagement Supervisor
    Jan 2025
    Ballajura WA 6066
    I enjoy working close to home and the team I work with
    The good thingsThe team I work with
    The challengesThe Patrons at times,
    People Services PartnerThank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoy working with your team and appreciate your feedback on working with patrons. Your input is valuable to us!
    30d+ ago
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