Media and Communications Lead

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia City of Perth Full time

Corporate Communications | Marketing/Communications/Events

  • $134,594 - $142,620 per annum, plus superannuation
  • Full-time, permanent
  • CBD Location

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

The Opportunity

As the Media and Communications Lead at the City of Perth, you will head the Media and Communications team, providing specialist advice and support to protect and enhance the City's reputation and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and the community. This role leads the City's strategic and proactive media and public affairs initiatives, often requiring work outside standard office hours, and oversees the management of the City's social media channels.

Reporting to the Alliance Manager within our Communications and Marketing team, your key responsibilities will include:
  • Providing high-quality, strategic media advice to the Lord Mayor, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance leadership, and other key internal stakeholders;
  • Collaborating across Alliances and service units to deliver timely, coordinated, and positive promotion of City activities;
  • Building and maintaining trusted relationships with key media contacts, including journalists, editors, and producers across print, broadcast, and digital platforms; and
  • Managing the Media and Communications budget, ensuring compliance with the City's financial policies and alignment with strategic priorities.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:
  • Extensive experience in media and communications across traditional and digital channels;
  • Excellent written communications skills and story-telling;
  • High level experience in media relations and crisis management; and
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams, including staff development and performance management.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

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.

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

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
  • A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
  • A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How To Apply

Please apply online by clicking the 'APPLY' button below, which will direct you to the City's application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 14 September 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also 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.

For further information please contact Kelly Eadie, Alliance Manager Corporate Communications, 08 9461 3356 or e-mail: kelly.eadie@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.
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