Communications and Marketing Service Lead (PX32/25)

Job Description

The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including: Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%) Professional development opportunities Great study assistance (50% HELP contribution) Additional 2 days of leave per year Cockburn ARC membership Flexible working arrangements Wellness programs The City The City of Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia. With a growing and vibrant community of 125,031 people and 9,297 businesses across 24 suburbs. We’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. We’re centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport. Cockburn is made up of vibrant communities — old and new. We’re a place of diverse people, lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities. About The Position The City of Cockburn is seeking an experienced leader to manage a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. The role oversees communications that inform and engage the community in an accessible way, while safeguarding the City's brand. The role is responsible for ensuring consistency of tone and brand across multiple channels. This role requires the flexibility to work outside standard business hours when deadlines require and the ability to be on-call to manage media approximately one week in three. About You The successful candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, a strong understanding of the political landscape and experience managing public relations and media engagement. Outstanding writing skills and a keen eye for detail are essential. Strong leadership, positive attitude, excellent planning skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about effective communications, we encourage you to apply. Salary: $116,995 - $123,944 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. For further information contact: Samantha Seymour-Eyles, Service Manager Communications and Engagement on 9411 3605, How to Apply: Online applications must be made via the City’s employment webpage at and clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Please ensure you read the attached Position Description to get a full understanding of the role requirements and selection criteria before applying. In your cover letter please succinctly address the essential selection criteria to demonstrate how your experience, skills and behaviours make you a suitable candidate and attach a current resume. Closing Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 5:00pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date. The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability. Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values. #J-18808-Ljbffr