Position No: 110/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

- Full-Time | Permanent
- Level 9 (Nine) | *Salary: $134,206 - $143,121, plussuperannuation
- Vehicle Allowance of $14,000
- Vacancy 110/2026

The opportunity

Our Office of the Mayor & Councillors team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Coordinator Civic Affairs on a permanent basis.

As the Coordinator Civic Affairs, you will lead a small teamresponsible for supporting the Mayor and Councillors through the delivery of civic affairs, stakeholder engagement, communicationsand administrative services. You will coordinate civic events, ceremonial functions and community engagement activities, providestrategic and politically aware advice, and ensure the Office of the Mayor and Councillors operates efficiently and effectively.Through robust leadership, stakeholder management and governanceoversight, you will contribute to positive community outcomes and the achievement of the City's objectives.

Due to the high-profile and dynamic nature of the role,a flexible approach to working hours isessential. The position requires the ability to workoutside standard business hours when necessary to support Council,civic and community commitments, including attendance at Counciland Committee meetings, civic events, workshops and other officialfunctions.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A degree qualification in communications, public relations,community engagement, event management, public administrationor a related discipline.
- Hold a current unrestricted “C” class national driver’slicence
- Experience providing support in a senior executive,governance, civic affairs, communications or public sectorenvironment.
- Experience coordinating civic events, stakeholderengagement activities or community engagement initiatives.
- Experience managing sensitive and confidentialmatters.
- Experience working within policy, legislative andgovernance frameworks.
- Experience coordinating multiple priorities within ahigh-profile and deadline-driven environment.





For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentregardless of their background, identity, experience, ability orthinking style. If you need assistance during the applicationprocess for accessibility reasons this is available uponrequest.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safeorganisation where protecting children and preventing harm isembedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees andvolunteers.

Additional information

- All applications will be assessed in accordance withmerit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description,including essential qualifications and license, the role may be classified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement .
- *The salary for this role commences at step 1, withpotential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occursat the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identifycandidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunitiesthat arise within the City over the next 12 months — offeringyou the chance to be considered for future roles that alignwith your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have theright to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of theCity of Mandurah are required to declare any secondaryemployment to help us manage potential conflicts of interestappropriately.
- To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah pleasevisit our Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief ExecutiveOfficer

Attachments:
- Coordinator Civic Affairs - Position Description.pdf

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📌 Coordinator Civic Affairs (Mandurah)
🏢 City of Mandurah
📍 Mandurah