Address- Full-Time (Fixed Term until 22/11/2024)
- Level 6, Salary from $87,329 to $94,389 per annum, plus superannuation
- Opportunity for a passionate and driven communications professional
About Position
The City is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Communications Officer to join our Communications and Brand team in a fixed term role.
This role is a key position within the Communications and Brand team, and is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating media and communications materials that support the City to engage with employees and the community, including speeches, newsletters, media statements, online content, publications, and campaign collateral.
The role also contributes to a range of activities that require media and communications support, such as photography, videography, multimedia library management and media monitoring.
Assisting the Media Team with proactive opportunities, the role also has a strong focus on sourcing and promoting good news stories that highlight the benefits of City programs and services.
About You
You will be an experienced communications professional who thrives on thinking strategically and making things happen in a busy and dynamic working environment.
You will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities through your resume and covering letter:
- Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline such as communication, public relations or journalism or relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience developing and delivering tailored content to reach target audiences using a variety of different communication channels.
- Thinking outside the box on ways to engage different audiences.
- Working collaboratively with your team members and supporting them to deliver as one team.
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.
We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!
If you are passionate about connecting with the community through your area of expertise, and you thrive on the challenge of crafting messages tailored to a range of customers and stakeholders, then read on.
Why work for the City of Wanneroo?
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:
- Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
- Five weeks annual leave;
- A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
- Professional development opportunities;
- An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
- An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.
Interested?
If this position sounds like your next career step - and you're keen to spend less time commuting and more time doing the things you're passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
Reference Number: 19662
Close date: 6 June 2024 (9:00pm AWST)
Communications Officer - Position Description - May 2024.pdf
For further information regarding the position, visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Courtney Notte, Media and Communications Specialist, on 08 9405 5***.
Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.
