Help tell the City's story and keep our community informed, connected and involved.

Why Work with Us?

• Part time hours (30 hours per fortnight)
• Thursday and Friday
• Generous superannuation (up to 17% from July 2025, conditions apply)
• Free parking available onsite
• Health and wellness benefits such as free annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments plus seasonal fitness/wellness sessions
• Access to onsite gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
• Convenient location on Albany Highway and close to Tonkin and Roe highways
• Access to health fund corporate discount
• Hourly rate: $46.25 to $48.87 plus super

About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

The City is seeking an experienced communications professional with strengths in media and corporate communications to join our small team, in a job share capacity. Our Communications and Marketing team is fast-paced, energetic and delivers proactive communication strategies, enhancing the City's reputation for doing great things.

In this role you will leverage your expertise in media and public relations to write and distribute media releases highlighting City activities while also managing responses to media inquiries, writing speech and interview notes, organising photo opportunities and undertaking other key responsibilities.

What we are looking for

To be successful you must be able to demonstrate:

• Sound media knowledge and ability to develop engaging stories
• Capability using sound judgement in dealing with media, the community and all levels of government
• Experience in copywriting, editing and corporate publications
• Strong time management skills, prioritising and coordinating personal workload to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Competency using a range of computer software, including Adobe InDesign

Essential requirements

• Driver's licence
• Qualification in communications, marketing or public relations, or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Current Police Clearance (less than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.

In return we can offer you

• A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City's website.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 11 July 2025.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.