City of Perth

Communications Officer

from $90,739 to $96,109 per annum, plus super
Full-time, Permanent

Are you a seasoned communications all-rounder who is passionate about Perth? Then we have the role for you!

The City of Perth’s Media and Communications Unit is seeking an experienced communications professional to develop, deliver and evaluate internal and external communications initiatives. As the Communications Officer, you’ll provide strategic and proactive communications advice in line with the City’s values of commitment, teamwork, courage and respect.

The ideal candidate will develop a constructive and engaging relationship with the City’s leadership to gain an understanding of opportunities and priorities within various business units and develop communication strategies that build awareness and engagement across a range of audiences, including the wider workforce.

Reporting to the Media and Communications Lead, this position will support the City by:

• Developing and implementing communications within a defined portfolio, targeted to internal and external stakeholders, to support the delivery of the City’s projects and initiatives.
• Providing advice to senior personnel to identify communications needs and develop appropriate content across multiple channels.
• Owning the development and publishing of the City’s internal focussed publications through quality, timely and relevant content including the delivery of weekly emails, monthly newsletters and other CEO updates.
• Consulting with staff across the organisation to understand their communications requirements and ongoing needs.

In this role, you will have excellent written communication skills and story-telling ability, along with effective relationship management skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.  

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Please provide a comprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the position and addressing your suitability for the role.

You can access the position description via the link supplied. 

The application process

Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 5th May 2024. Applications will be considered prior to the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.