Communications Officer

Communications Officer

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Salary Package: $112,413 per annum plus superannuation

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Communications Officer to join our Marketing & Communications department. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to: 

• Allowances
• Six weeks’ annual leave  
• Monthly ATO’s
• 13% Superannuation 

The Communications Officer will support the Manager Marketing and Communications with the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality communications and public relations strategies and activities to ensure effective internal and external communications, which enhance the reputation of the City of Karratha. The focus of this role is to produce engaging content across digital and traditional media channels.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Qualification in journalism, marketing, communication, or similar and extensive experience, or lesser qualifications with a proven track record in a similar position
• Web CMS experience (particularly Drupal and WordPress) highly regarded 
• Microsoft SharePoint and 365 experience highly regarded
• Current C Class driver’s licence
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)

Applications are to include a CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.  

For enquiries about this position, please contact the People & Culture Team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 13th June 2024.  They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au, posted to PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714 or delivered to our Welcome Road admin office.