City of Wanneroo
    (51 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Government Administration & Politics

    Specialities

    Local Government, Community Builders

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Wanneroo, Western Australia, Australia
    The City of Wanneroo is WA's fastest growing local government authority spanning both urban and rural areas. Our population will double over the next 25 years. We service an area of 685 square kilometres, which includes bushland, wetlands, urban and rural areas as well as 32 kilometres of pristine coastline.The City is home to more than 216,000 people across 36 distinctive suburbs from Two Rocks to Koondoola.The City of Wanneroo employs over 1,000 people, many of whom are local residents. Our team helps deliver a range of services & facilities that cater for everyone in the community.

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    at City of Wanneroo
    Wanneroo, Perth WA
    Step into a role where your financial leadership shapes the future of one of Western Australia's fastest growing cities.
    Step into a role where your financial leadership shapes the future of one of Western Australia's fastest growing cities.
    classification: AccountingAccounting
    1d ago
    1d ago

    at City of Wanneroo
    Wanneroo, Perth WA
    The City of Wanneroo is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Civic Events & Protocols Administration Officer to support the coordination and...
    The City of Wanneroo is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Civic Events & Protocols Administration Officer to support the coordination and...
    classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support
    3h ago
    3h ago

    Our mission statement

    ⚫️ Our VisionA welcoming community connected through local opportunities⚫️ Our PurposeTo create a strong community with local opportunities to participate, be active, feel secure, contribute and belong

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    Come & Grow with Us
    We are committed to building a City for everyone. A City that is proud of its inheritance and excited about its future. City of Wanneroo - Vibrant Progressive Prosperous We asked some of our team members what they liked best about working for the City and why you should come and join us and here is what they said!

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    Reviews overview

    3.051 ratings in total
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    75%
    Rate salary as high or average
    49%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at City of Wanneroo?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    The City of Wanneroo offers several positive aspects that employees value, including excellent work-life balance with flexible arrangements and a 9-day fortnight schedule. Staff appreciate their supportive colleagues and the diverse, community-oriented environment. The organisation provides good training and development opportunities, along with solid government benefits and working conditions.

    However, employees face certain challenges in their roles. These include concerns about senior management communication and decision-making processes, managing heavy workloads with sometimes unrealistic timeframes, and limited career progression opportunities. The bureaucratic nature of the organisation can also impact efficiency and decision-making speed.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Project Manager
    Jan 2026
    Wanneroo WA 60652 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    The workload is heavily project-driven and demanding, especially with recurring programs.
    The good thingsExposure to a wide range of projects, enabling rapid learning and the steady development of confidence in the field.
    The challengesThere are unrealistic expectations regarding project delivery timeframes. Recurring programs may include between 5 and 45 sites and are extremely demanding, particularly when accounting for Wanneroo WRAPS requirements, resident notifications, and traffic-management approvals, yet they are technically treated as a single program. The role is comprised of approximately 50% construction management, 40% administrative duties, and only 10% project management.
    2.0
    Statutory Planner
    Nov 2025
    Wanneroo WA 6065Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Almost quit my profession
    The good things-Typical government benefits -Decent pay
    The challenges-If you get stuck with an egotistical senior then too bad - HR won't help -Poor work culture -Very under resourced -Overly bureaucratic and lack of pragmatism -Unnecessary stress and unrealistic KPIs imposed on employees -Office politics
    5.0
    local government to small business and corporate roles.
    Aug 2025
    Ellenbrook WA 6069Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Supportive team environment with flexible hours, but limited growth and slow internal processes.
    The good thingsCommunity-Oriented: Supportive Teams: Bureaucratic Hurdles: Mixed Leadership: Yes—if they value stability, community, and flexibility.
    The challenges Leadership & Communication Gaps: Limited Career Progression: Bureaucracy & Inefficiency: Inconsistent Culture Across Departments: Resistance to Change: So yes—I’d recommend it to someone who values stability, community, and flexibility. But I’d caution those who are looking for dynamic leadership, growth opportunities, or a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.
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