Marketing and Communications Officer

Location:

Rockingham, WA

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place wherethe coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the City’sValues of Recognition, Ethics,Service, Professional

Development, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated marketing and communications professional to develop and deliver strategic communication initiatives that enhance community awareness and engagement of events, programs, projects and services at the Cityof Rockingham. This role in the Strategic, Marketing and Communications team requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong copywriting and editing capabilities.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective marketing and communication campaigns, branding and corporate collateral and utilising digital and social media platforms to drive community awareness. You willhave strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Photoshop.

Experience with in a local government environment will be highly regarded.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations(please attach a copy to your application)
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills and copywriting experience
• Excellent knowledge of social media as a communication and marketing tool
• High level experience in developing and implementing marketing and communication campaigns to drive community awareness
• Excellent experience in the development of corporate collateral and branding
• Sound knowledge of the graphic design and publication process, particularly design and document layout
• Strong computer literacy skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, Canva, Pro and Photoshop

We are offering a remuneration package from $94,367 to $101,357 per annum (pro-rata), depending on skills and experience and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to afurther 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs - 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 and up to two additional paiddays of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,etc.

An information package is available on our website .

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe 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 . We’re happy to discuss optionsto 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.