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Communications Specialist

Shire Administration Office (7000 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring)
Full-Time
Salary $94,185.00 - $100,444.00 (per annum) 
Closing Date Oct 27, 2025

About the Job


Are you a creative and strategic communicator with a flair for storytelling? Join the team at Shire of Mundaring and help bring our community’s stories to life.

We’re looking for a motivated communications professional who can write with purpose, build connections and create content that reflects the unique character of the area.

As part of a small and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the Shire communicates with our community across digital platforms, media and publications. Collaboration is key as you’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to help inform, engage and inspire residents, businesses and visitors to this special part of the Perth Hills.

In this role, you will research, write and edit high-quality content for media releases, newsletters, websites, presentations and publications. You will coordinate proactive media opportunities, respond to media enquiries, and contribute to social media campaigns, online content and printed materials that reflect the Shire’s values and brand.

If you love working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and collaborating with others to create clear and engaging messages, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by addressing the selection criteria and attaching a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and CV.


Selection Criteria

  • Describe your skills and experience in researching, news writing, editing, proofreading and speech writing.

  • Provide examples of your highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, demonstrating your ability to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Provide examples of your excellent organisational and planning skills, including the ability to set priorities and work to strict deadlines.

  • Tell us about your experience in developing strategic communications initiatives that effectively enhance the reputation and public image of an organisation.

Location


For further information on this position contact Shannon Foster on 08 9290 6681.