SYNOPSIS:
**COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (MEDIA)**
- **Up to $107,022.69 p.a. total salary package**($82,931.49- $95,984.48 + 11.5% super)*
- **Permanent - full time**
- _dependent on skills and experience_
The City of Melville sits upon the shore of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are a welcoming and diverse community which enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape. In everything we do, we focus on our values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant and sustainable future.
As a Communications Officer, you'll need strong content creation skills for various platforms, media relations management, and the ability to handle press releases and enquiries. The role requires identifying and promoting positive stories, managing reputational risks, and proficiency in videography, photography, and graphic design to support the City's communication strategies.
**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:
**Essential**
- Progression towards a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, public relations or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Experience in developing and implementing communications plans and strategies.
- Experience in public relations, media, marketing and advertising.
**Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits**
- Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs
- Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
- An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends
- 2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year
- Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^
- ^conditions apply_
**For further queries regarding the position, contact**: Aaron Corlett - 08 9364 0298