Community Relations Officer

Overview

Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. Permanent - Full Time. Location: Perth. Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST).

Position: Community Relations Officer 13816.

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department

CITS is a diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Staff work across the portfolios of creative industries; sport and recreation; tourism and multicultural interests, and major events and infrastructure projects throughout WA. Activities include funding and grants, infrastructure development, research, policy, information and support to:

- Support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing.
- Maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector by removing barriers to participation and providing funding and support.
- Promote multiculturalism through the Office of Multicultural Interests to strengthen communities.
- Champion WA’s tourism industry and promote Western Australia as a destination.
- Support First Nations peoples to connect to culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia and the State Records Office.

About the Office of Multicultural Interests

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) works to achieve the full potential of multiculturalism in Western Australia, coordinating strategies that encompass the whole community and promote equity and accessibility.

About the role

This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door of a dynamic department where every day brings new challenges and the chance to make a real impact in the community.

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) is seeking a Community Relations Officer to join their team. In this role, you will coordinate and facilitate a range of administrative and resource management support, undertake research and project-related activities to support OMI’s work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities, and support the development and implementation of promotional activities across a range of communication platforms. You will also support the coordination of regular events facilitated by the division for CaLD communities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and deliver communications for CaLD communities across social media, EDMs, websites, and publications.
- Support and coordinate events hosted by OMI, engaging CaLD communities across WA.
- Respond to general enquiries related to multiculturalism and provide administrative support to the broader team.
- Work collaboratively in a creative and fast-paced environment, championing the needs of WA’s diverse communities and contributing to departmental projects and priorities as required.

Position details

We have one permanent, full-time (75hrs p/f) position available. Location: 140 William Street, Perth.

For further job-related information, contact Elinor King, Director Community Relations and Information, on 08 6552 1787 (only for information about the role).

What’s in it for you?

- a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
- flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times
- 12% superannuation contribution
- salary packaging arrangements
- 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
- study leave/assistance
- options to purchase additional leave
- 14 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility for new parents returning to work
- leadership and professional development programs
- employee assistance and wellness programs

What you’ll need to know to apply

Location: 140 William Street, Perth. How to apply: online. You must provide:

- A two A4 page outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria (as listed on the attached Job Description Form)
- Contact details of two referees (one from a current/most recent line manager preferred)

Additional guidance is available in the attached Information for Applicants.

Pre-employment and other conditions

Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent resident status, or a visa that allows you to live and work for the contract period.
Pre-employment: A current National Police Clearance (within 6 months) and a Conflict of Interest form are required prior to commencement.

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST).

Attachments

- 13816 - Community Relations Officer L3.docx
- Information for Applicants June 25.docx
- Pre employment Conflict of Interest guide June 25.docx

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