Fixed-term full time contract to February 2029

- An opportunity to lead projecs that influence city planning, infrastructure, services and community outcomes
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

About Us The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Community Engagement Officer to lead and support community engagement activities that give residents, businesses and stakeholders meaningful opportunities to contribute to City projects and decisions.

Working across the organisation, the role provides expert engagement advice, delivers consultation programs, develops transparent and accessible communications, manages engagement platforms and activities, and evaluates engagement outcomes to support informed decision-making and positive community outcomes. You'll contribute to a diverse range of projects, from parks and public spaces to strategic planning, infrastructure and community intiatives.

About you

We’re seeking an experienced engagement practitioner who understands how to design and deliver inclusive consultation processes, build trusted stakeholder relationships and translate community input into actionable insights.

You have a sound understanding of contemporary engagement principles, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience delivering consultation activities across a range of channels,



including digital engagement platforms. You can confidently provide advice, develop engaging content, manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with diverse audiences.

Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline
- C Class Driver's Licence
- IAP2 qualification or training will be highly regarded

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary and Benefits: Starting from Level 6 Step 1 – Step 4 ($104,647 - $112,705) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kirsten Wood, Community Engagement Coordinator on (08) 9411 3***.

Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.

If you want to make your application stand out from the crowd, you can address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Monday 7 December 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

Attachments:

- Engagement Officer PD - 2026.pdf

📌 Community Engagement Officer (Cockburn Central)
🏢 City of Cockburn
📍 Cockburn Central