Communications Officer / Engagement Officer

Communications Officer / Engagement Officer

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Department of Transport, Western Australia provided pay range

This range is provided by Department of Transport, Western Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$92,098.00 / yr - A$110,517.00 / yr

The Opportunity

We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team :

Level 4 Communications Officer; Level 5 Engagement Officer.

As a Communications Officer ( Level 4 ), you will be responsible for coordinating Program information and assisting in the development of various communications activities. You will also :

• Develop presentations, e-newsletters, website material, and other publications.
• Source information and prepare content to assist with responding to external enquiries.
• Assist in managing Westport’s online and web presence.
• Assist with maintaining data records in the customer relationship management system.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Department of Transport’s Communications team and key staff from relevant State and local government agencies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of communications strategies for the Westport Project.
• Represent Westport at stakeholder forums and community events, some of which may be outside of normal work hours.
• Provide support to the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team as required.

As an Engagement Officer ( Level 5 ), you will be responsible to the Manager, Communications and Community Engagement for developing, implementing, and overseeing communication and stakeholder engagement campaigns for Westport projects during the planning phase. You will work with project managers and delivery partners to meet Westport’s strategic objectives. You will also :

About you

Candidates should have :

Our Offer

There are currently Two (2) full-time , fixed-term appointment contracts up to 30 June 2028 with the possibility of extensions and / or permanency available for immediate start.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the ‘ Apply for Job ’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only. Your application should include :

Applications close at 4 : 00pm on Wednesday 12th March 2025. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding submitting your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on .

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), please contact our Recruitment Team at or .

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