Senior Communications Officer (Pool)

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Discounted gym memberships

Employee assistance program

CBD office location

Job summary

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure in Western Australia seeks a Senior Communications Officer - Multimedia to develop and deliver clear, engaging content across internal and external channels. You will produce multimedia materials, manage internal communications, and coordinate stakeholder messaging for major infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project teams, timely updates, and aligning communications with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with multimedia production tools and workflows.
• Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content for multiple audiences.
• Strong focus on internal communications and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies and action plans for project activities.
• Prepare and coordinate engaging communication materials across channels.
• Create digital and multimedia content including web graphics, PDFs, imagery and video.
• Collaborate to ensure communications are accurate, accessible and aligned with objectives.
• Build relationships with PMO, project teams and stakeholders to enable timely information exchange.
• Identify communication needs, issues and risks and coordinate appropriate responses.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

InDesign

Photoshop

Graphic design

Photography

Video production

Internal communications

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Written communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Building the infrastructure that shapes Western Australia’s future. The Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery (OMID) is responsible for planning, procurement, financing, and delivery of the State’s major infrastructure. As the lead agency for social and non-residential infrastructure, OMID delivers high value (exceeding $100 million), highly complex or high-risk projects across the health, justice, cultural, sporting, emergency services, and primary industry sectors. It brings together the best of program and project management, procurement, contract management, finance, commercial, stakeholder engagement, communications, sustainability, and governance to ensure Western Australia’s infrastructure is built safely, sustainably and with maximum public benefit. OMID delivers projects that make a real difference to every Western Australian with new hospitals, sports, culture and entertainment centres, transport upgrades and training, justice and research facilities. OMID is a part of the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), which is responsible for coordinating the State’s transport operations, leading strategic planning and policy development, and delivering safe and sustainable transport services as part of the wider Transport Portfolio.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to help shape the way we communicate about the infrastructure projects transforming Western Australia? We’re building a talent pool of Senior Communications Officers to support the planning, development and delivery of engaging internal and external communications supporting OMID’s portfolio of projects. In these roles, you’ll use your agility, creativity and critical thinking to deliver clear, timely and consistent communications that build awareness, keep stakeholders informed and support broader communication objectives. If you’re an experienced communications professional who can turn complex information into clear and engaging content, we’d love to hear from you. We have three roles – all three roles will work across all channels. One of the roles will focus on internal communications and another will focus on digital production.

Depending on your area of expertise, you may:

• Develop communication strategies and action plans that raise awareness of project activities, construction impacts and project benefits
• Prepare and coordinate engaging communication materials, including project updates, internal publications, key messages, speech notes, intranet content and presentations
• Create and coordinate digital and multimedia content, including web-ready graphics, PDF publications, imagery, video and other multimedia materials
• Work collaboratively to ensure communications are accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned with project and organisational objectives.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across OMID, project teams, delivery partners and relevant stakeholders to support the timely exchange of information.
• Identify communication needs, opportunities, issues and risks, and works with relevant stakeholders to support appropriate communication responses and activities.
• Support timely and consistent communication with stakeholders and partnering agencies.

This is an opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic environment where your work will directly influence the success of major projects and the communities they serve.

Read more on the exciting projects we’re delivering here.

There is currently one (1) fixed-term full-time position available for immediate appointment until 30 June 2029, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The immediate opportunity is for the Senior Communications Officer - Multimedia position. This recruitment process will establish a pool of suitable applicants for current and future Senior Communications Officer vacancies across multimedia, general communications, and internal communications functions. Appointments may be made from this pool to fill similar fixed-term or permanent positions arising within DTMI for up to 12 months from the date of the first appointment. For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Suzanne Browne, Executive Manager Strategic Communications and Engagement on [e-mail] or 0456 071 959.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign and Photoshop, graphic design, photography, video and post‑production (Multimedia)
• Strong focus on internal communications, fostering positive culture, and connection (Internal)
• Demonstrated experience supporting the planning, development and delivery of communications activities, including preparing clear, accurate and engaging content for a range of audiences, channels and purposes.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify communication needs, issues, risks and solutions
• Well‑developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to support the timely exchange and delivery of information
• Well‑developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages, present information clearly and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates alignment to DTMI’s values: Collaboration, Wellbeing, Adaptability and Accountability.

We believe everyone at DTMI is a leader, contributing to our impactful work for the sector and community. We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position is Personal Leadership.

Our Offer

• A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.
• Salary packaging options to lease a new car.
• Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.
• Employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels
• CBD office location close to public transport.
• Work on exciting and challenging projects that shape WA’s future infrastructure.
• Long term career development opportunities.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real . Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance and must have valid working rights in Australia before commencing employment.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or [phone].