Permanent, Full-time
(average of 38 hours per week, part-time hours may be
considered)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government
located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where
the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local
governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for
the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and
events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing
a protected and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us
and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's
Values of
R
ecognition,
E
thics,
S
ervice,
P
rofessional
D
evelopment,
E
mpowerment,
C
ommunication and
T
eamwork –
RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of
employment at the City.
Responsible for leading the planning and coordination of the
City's advocacy activities to ensure alignment with strategic
priorities, this role will support negotiations with government
agencies and key stakeholders to advance advocacy priorities and
secure positive outcomes for the City. The role will oversee
stakeholder engagement and communications, coordinate
prioritisation of initiatives and support high-level representation
by preparing high-quality briefings, engagement plans and advocacy
materials for the Mayor, CEO, Executive, and Elected Members.
An experienced professional, you bring the ability to operate
with autonomy and sound judgement, particularly when navigating
complex or sensitive matters.



You will confidently oversee the
City's advocacy portfolio, working across the organisation to
ensure initiatives are appropriately positioned and effort is
focused where advocacy can have the greatest impact. The ideal
candidate should have a relevant tertiary qualification (eg.
Economics, Public Policy, Planning, Business or similar) or be able
to demonstrate substantial experience in a similar role, thus
providing the ability to apply a high level of discipline
knowledge.
To be considered for this role, you must address the
following essential selection criteria as part of your online
application:
Proven ability to analyse complex issues and provide
strategic, evidence-based advice
Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and
influencing skills
Demonstrated experience in advocacy, policy or government
relations with senior stakeholders
Strong project planning and delivery skills, including
setting and monitoring outcomes
Knowledge of government processes, policy and governance
frameworks
We are offering a gross annual salary of $111,967 per
annum
and
:
12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up
to a matching 5%




A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a
physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per
annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental
health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
services
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off
and two additional paid days of absence per year
Training and development opportunities including paid study
leave and study fees
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles
An information package, including the position description, is
available on our website.
Applications must be submitted by
4pm, Monday, 20 July
****
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or
fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during
the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require
adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please
contact the Recruitment Team via email at ****** or
phone ************. We're happy to discuss options to assist you
e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or
alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse
range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living
with disability and people who speak a first language other than
English.
Attachments:
- Candidate Information - Interview Access Details - Administration Building.docx
- Information Pack - Senior Advocacy Officer - July ****.pdf

📌 Senior Advocacy Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia