Communications Officer

Communications Officer – Strategic Communications (Ref: 1108) – Fixed term Part Time

About the position: The City is seeking an experienced marketing, journalism and/or public relations professional to join their dynamic Communications & Vibrancy team. If you're passionate about creating engaging content, sharing positive stories and managing a multi-faceted brand, then this is the opportunity for you This role contributes to a wide range of marketing and public relations functions and helps shape as well as deliver important messaging to the City’s stakeholders. The role assists in building the City’s credibility and reputational standing. It is a part time fixed term position working up to 45 hours per fortnight for a period of 12 months.

Key accountabilities:

- Assist the Communications & Vibrancy team with all aspects of communications including writing and editing media releases, online content, in-house marketing material, strategic documents, community campaigns and other promotional material for social media and digital platforms.

- Promote good news stories and manage negative stories to maintain the City’s brand

- Enhance and nurture relationships with local, regional, state and national media outlets and work collaboratively with those parties to ensure positive outcomes for the organisation.

- Plan, develop and assist with the production of communication initiatives including but not limited to the Annual Budget, Annual Report, Christmas on the Terrace and the School Holiday Program.

- Keep abreast of latest trends online and recommend and implement online marketing tools and technology to meet changing needs.

- Contribute to destination marketing campaigns on the Visit Geraldton social media platforms and website.

- Provide website administration support as well as marketing and public relations supports to the Communications & Vibrancy team where required.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Tully Gray, A/Manager Communications and Vibrancy on 08 9956 6979.

Position requirements:

Ideally the successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications in Communications and/or Media/Marketing. However, as a minimum, applicants will possess comprehensive experience in writing media releases in a medium to large organisation including comprehensive knowledge of contemporary media, marketing, PR and communications techniques and tools. Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Communications Officer – Strategic Communications position has a salary starting from $89,127 per annum pro rata or $45.1046 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

- 22 Annual Leave days per annum (pro rata)

- Health & Wellbeing Program

- Flexible working arrangements

- Career opportunities

- Study Assistance

- Centrally located

- Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

1. A summary of experience and/or qualifications, outlining your suitability for the position;

2. Sound experience in writing media releases in a medium to large organisation

3. Demonstrated experience in media relations, handling and responding to media enquiries, sourcing good news stories and general media management

4. Comprehensive digital communications knowledge to include an understanding of online media, social media functions, website operations, online trends and marketing concepts

5. Sound skills in managing time, planning and organising own work, setting project priorities, and managing moderately complex projects

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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