▷ (31/10/2025) Events and Project Officer

Job Overview

Permanent Full‑time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the Cultural Development and the Arts team, you will assist with planning, delivery and evaluation of programs, projects and events in line with the Cultural Development and Arts Strategy. Working closely with the City’s Media and Communications team, you will also develop and review promotional content including website, social media and newsletters.

You have sound knowledge and experience in marketing and promotional concepts including managing website content and developing e-newsletters and surveys. You are proficient in the use of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram and have well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.

You are an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual who can prioritise work in a fast‑paced environment and has well‑developed administration skills. You have strong interpersonal and public relations skills, along with experience in event support, including event planning, delivery, set up and pack down.

Please note: This position requires some weekend and evening work throughout the year. It involves manual handling of equipment and materials, and engagement with service providers and participants during and after community events. Candidates must be able to lift and move items up to 20kg in weight, and be able to stand for long periods of time.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must address the following essential selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Demonstrated experience in overseeing marketing and promotional content utilising social media platforms and website

2. Demonstrated event support and well‑developed administration skills

3. Excellent public relations, written and verbal communication skills

4. Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office suite of products and website applications

Benefits

We are offering a gross annual salary of $83,781 per annum and:

- 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co‑contribute up to a matching 5%

- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year

- Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees

- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Monday 3 November 2025. The City reserves the right to close the applications early, this means the position may close without notice. If you are interested, we highly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed‑term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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