Communications Support Officer

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Salary Package: $104,214 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 Support 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 Support Officer supports the Manager Marketing and Communications and the Marketing and Communications team to develop and implement high quality communications campaigns aimed at providing relevant and engaging information to the community and stakeholders while enhancing the reputation of the City of Karratha. 

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience supporting team members in a communications environment desirable but not essential  
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Advanced understanding and ability of Microsoft Office applications highly regarded  
• Experience using website content management systems and Adobe Creative Suite highly regarded
• Qualification in journalism, marketing, communication or similar highly regarded, or a proven track record in a similar position
• 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 our People & Culture team on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 1st August 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.