Senior Communications Officer

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Résumé du poste

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead media strategy and editorial content across ministerial speeches, statements, publications and website content. You will liaise with media and coordinate ministerial and parliamentary liaison requests.

You will develop, plan and implement comprehensive communications plans, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to public messaging for a diverse

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent written skills including high level speech writing, editing, preparation of editorial content and website content, and development of media statements.
• Experience in high level stakeholder management, in particular, effective relationships with Ministerial office and the media.
• Extensive experience in planning, developing and implementing media strategies and broader communications plans.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement media strategies as part of the department's communications objectives.
• Edit and prepare ministerial speeches, media statements, departmental publications, advertising content and website content, and liaise with media.
• Coordinate Ministerial and Parliamentary liaison functions, undertake planning, develop strategies and manage communication between the department and the media.
• Provide advice about portfolio media and communications opportunities, assist in the preparation, production and distribution of publications and promotional material.
• Perform other key tasks as required in a varied role supporting diverse client bases.

Connaissances

Speech writing

Editing

Editorial content

Media statements

Stakeholder management

Media strategy

Description du poste

Permanent Appointment Join our team! We communicate well, are reliable and committed, flexible and organised. Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers' health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

Our Strategic Communications Division delivers effective, high-quality and consistent media, public relations, communications and marketing outcomes. It supports the Executive, portfolio Ministers, the delivery of the Government's priority areas and the enhancement of the LGIRS image and reputation as a world class regulator.

As a Senior Communications Officer, you will develop and implement media strategies as part of the broader communications objectives of the department, including editing and preparing ministerial speeches, media statements, departmental publications, advertising content and website content and liaising with media. This may involve coordinating Ministerial and Parliamentary liaison functions requests, undertaking planning, developing strategies and managing communication between the department and the media, providing advice about portfolio media and communications opportunities, assisting in the preparation, production and distribution of publications and promotional material, and other key tasks. This is a varied and role working with a diverse client base.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department and across the WA public sector for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

Further information Please contact Aster Ferguson, Manager Media on 0450 167 770 or via [e-mail] or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

Role specific requirements

addressing the following role specific requirements:

• Demonstrated excellent written skills including high level speech writing, editing, preparation of editorial content and website content, and development of media statements.
• Experience in high level stakeholder management, in particular, effective relationships with Ministerial office and the media.
• Extensive experience in planning, developing and implementing media strategies and broader communications plans.

If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Matt Ball, Senior Officer on [phone] or email [e-mail].

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders. We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network. LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. Our engagement with these programs and networks reflect our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at [e-mail].

Closing Date : 4.00 pm on Monday, 19 October 2026 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.