Communications Officer - Digital

Communications Officer - Digital (Ref: 1109)

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

About the position:

This position is responsible for supporting a broad spectrum of digital communications across the organisation as well as to key stakeholders, members of the City of Greater Geraldton and wider community. It will heavily assist in the maintenance and development of the City’s online presence including existing websites, online communications and various social media platforms. This position assists in the City’s online marketing activity which aims to promote a professional and corporate image to internal and external customers, and ensures consistent messaging and branding. Essential to the position is supporting the Communications team in delivering a range of different written, design and online communications.

Key accountabilities:

• Assist the communications team with all aspects of media and communications.
• Coordinate and develop various City websites and contribute to the revision and writing of web content to ensure information is dynamic and current.
• Manage and monitor various City social media accounts and provide statistical reports for City web pages and social media accounts.
• Produce and oversee video content for various internal and external campaigns.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification requirements in more detail, please call Peta Kingdon, Coordinator Communications & Tourism on 08 9956 6973.

Position requirements:

Ideally the successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications in Digital Medica, Communications and/or Media. However, as a minimum, applicants will possess comprehensive digital communications experience in an online communications role including experience in the management of various social media platforms and online CMS systems.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary starting from $81,618 per annum or $41.3046 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 31 January 2024.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER