Engagement and Activation | Marketing/Communications/Events

- Full-time, maximum-termcontract
- Perth CBDlocation

As the capital city of Western Australia,the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for thefuture. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people whounderstand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations ofthe community.

The Opportunity

As a Communications Officer at the City ofPerth, you will support the delivery of internal and externalcommunications that promote the City’s projects, programs andservices. You will develop engaging content for a range ofchannels, assist with campaigns and media activities, and work withstakeholders to deliver timely, accurate and accessiblecommunications.

Reporting to the Media and CommunicationsLead within our Marketing and Communications team, yourresponsibilities would primarily include:

- Developing clear and engaging content for the City’swebsite, intranet, newsletters, social media, publications andother corporate channels;
- Supporting the delivery of communications plans, campaignsand initiatives, including coordinating activities andpreparing materials;
- Assisting with media and project coordination, includingresearch, monitoring, scheduling, approvals and reporting;and
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to gatherinformation and support the timely delivery of communicationsactivities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you willpossess:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in communications, publicrelations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline,and/or relevant communications experience;
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the abilityto turn complex information into transparent and accurate messagingfor diverse audiences;
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement, relationshipmanagement, project coordination and influencing skills;and
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliverhigh-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Previous experience in a corporatecommunications environment will be highly regarded.

If your experience and capabilities matchthese criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values ofCommitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to cometogether to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Packto learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you willneed to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia,



such as a birth certificate,current passport or current visa; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within thepast three months.

The Application Process

Applications for this position will closeat 5PM AWST on Sunday, 20 September 2026 .Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior tothe closing date.

Please note that the advert may closeearlier than the listed closing date should suitable applicationsbe received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered forsimilar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build agender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse,inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth community. Weencourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, abilities, sexualorientations and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Courtney Notte, Media and Communications Lead, or email

Attachments

- Application Pack - Communications Officer.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf

- $102,067 - $108,107 perannum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, maximum-termcontract
- Perth CBDlocation

As the capital city of Western Australia,the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for thefuture. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people whounderstand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations ofthe community.

As the capital city of Western Australia,the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for thefuture. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people whounderstand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations ofthe community.

As the capital city of Western Australia,the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for thefuture. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people whounderstand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations ofthe community.

The Opportunity

As a Communications Officer at the City ofPerth,



you will support the delivery of internal and externalcommunications that promote the City’s projects, programs andservices. You will develop engaging content for a range ofchannels, assist with campaigns and media activities, and work withstakeholders to deliver timely, accurate and accessiblecommunications.

Reporting to the Media and CommunicationsLead within our Marketing and Communications team, yourresponsibilities would primarily include:

- Developing clear and engaging content for the City’swebsite, intranet, newsletters, social media, publications andother corporate channels;
- Supporting the delivery of communications plans, campaignsand initiatives, including coordinating activities andpreparing materials;
- Assisting with media and project coordination, includingresearch, monitoring, scheduling, approvals and reporting;and
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to gatherinformation and support the timely delivery of communicationsactivities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you willpossess:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in communications, publicrelations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline,and/or relevant communications experience;
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the abilityto turn complex information into clear and accurate messagingfor diverse audiences;
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement, relationshipmanagement, project coordination and influencing skills;and
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliverhigh-quality outcomes in a agile environment.

Previous experience in a corporatecommunications environment will be highly regarded.

If your experience and capabilities matchthese criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values ofCommitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to cometogether to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Packto learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you willneed to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate,current passport or current visa; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within thepast three months.

For further information please contact Courtney Notte, Media and Communications Lead, or email

Attachments

- Application Pack - Communications Officer.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf

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📌 Communications Officer (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth