Vacancy Details

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Media and Communications Officer

  • Salary: $107,874 – $114,425 per annum
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Full Time Fixed Term to 8 January 2027
  • Located: Administration Building
  • Ref No: 26-039

An exciting opportunity is available for a Media and Communications Officer to join the City of Joondalup Communications and Stakeholder Relations team. The role provides support, specialist communications and expert advice to key stakeholders on the City’s media requirements and positioning.

 

The position supports the City’s media relations program and includes research and preparation of media releases, statements and responses, speech preparation, and providing information for City publications (external and internal) and the website.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing high quality communication materials, including media releases, speeches, briefing notes, website content and social media posts.
  • Managing media enquiries, coordinating responses and supporting spokespeople to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.
  • Identifying and developing proactive media opportunities that promote City initiatives and activities.
  • Monitoring media coverage, emerging issues and public sentiment, and providing advice on communication risks or opportunities.
  • Liaising with business units to ensure information is accurate, accessible and aligned with City priorities.

Your covering letter will need to address the following key criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in media, communications, PR or related fields.
  • Relevant experience in media, communications or public relations, including examples of work that demonstrate capability.
  • Experience preparing written materials such as media releases, speeches, digital content and community focused communication.
  • Experience managing media enquiries and supporting organisational representatives.
  • Experience identifying and developing proactive media opportunities.
  • Monitoring media coverage, emerging issues and public sentiment.
  • The ability to work across a large organisation and multiple teams.

Further information on this position can be obtained by calling Daniel Davini, Media Advisor, on 9400 4060.

 

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online via the City’s recruitment portal, addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

 

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

 

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

 

JAMIE PARRY

Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.