Published on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 9:45:38 AM
The Shire of Gnowangerup currently has a vacant Council position and encourages eligible members of our community — whose electoral address is within the Shire — to consider nominating.
Becoming a Councillor is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to local decision-making, represent community voices, and help guide the strategic direction of our towns and region. It’s a meaningful way to give back, build leadership skills, and support outcomes that strengthen our community now and into the future.
Some benefits are:
Practical influence
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Have a direct say in how local money is spent and which projects get prioritised
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Influence decisions that affect roads, facilities, events and services people use every day
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Help make sure decisions are practical, realistic and grounded in lived experience
Local advocacy
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Be a strong voice for your town or interest area at the decision-making table
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Raise issues that matter to you before they become bigger problems
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Help balance long-term planning with the needs of today’s community
Skills and experience
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Develop governance, budgeting and strategic planning skills
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Gain experience working with senior leadership and state government
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Build confidence in public speaking, negotiation and decision-making
Fresh perspectives
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Bring a new way of thinking or a different life experience to Council
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Help ensure decisions reflect a diverse and changing community
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Challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset in a constructive way
Community resilience
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Play a role in how the Shire responds to change, growth and challenges
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Help plan for the future of services, facilities and infrastructure
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Support thoughtful, balanced decisions that protect what makes the area unique
And you get paid for your time!
Nominations Open on Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Nominations Close at 4.00pm Tuesday, 10 February 2026
To assist candidates, a step-by-step instructional video is available, guiding users through how to use the Nomination Builder effectively.
Further information for candidates can be found on the WAEC Website
Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer:
• at any time during the above period by arrangement; or
• between 2.00pm and 4.00pm Tuesday, 10 February 2026 (close of nominations) at the Shire of Gnowangerup, 28 Yougenup Road, GNOWANGERUP.
Nominations Requirements
Candidates are required to lodge with the Returning Officer:
•The Commission's preferred method for candidates to nominate is through the Commissions Nomination Builder. This tool assists candidates in completing their nomination form, including their profile and additional information. The Nomination Builder can be accessed via www.lgportal.waec.wa.gov.au/noms. Candidates can complete their nomination details and profile, print the completed form with the allocated nomination ID, and lodge it with the Returning Officer. Alternatively, a copy of the prescribed nomination form is available from the Returning Officer or via www.elections.wa.gov.au/Candidate-Information
•a single A4 page profile of not more than 1,000 characters (including spaces) containing information about the candidate;
•a nomination deposit of $100 (cash, EFT, bank cheque or postal order);
•a recent passport-sized photograph (optional);
•every candidate must complete the online course titled Local Government Candidate Induction, available at Induction for Prospective candidates | LGIRS candidates, prior to nominating and provide the course code on the nomination form; and
•in addition to the candidates A4 profile, Candidate can provide additional information that they consider to be relevant to their candidature. This written statement cannot be more than 2,000 characters (including spaces), must be in the English language and is for publication on the local government’s official website only. (optional)
Please Note:
Where an agent lodges a nomination on a candidate’s behalf, it must be in the prescribed form with a written authorisation signed by the candidate. The documents may be hand delivered or posted to the Returning Officer and must be received by the close of nominations.
Information
Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer, Annabel PAULLEY on 0429 439 686 or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06.
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