Communications Officer – Digital

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting a broad spectrum of digital communications across the organisation as well as to key stakeholders, members of the City of Greater Geraldton and wider community. It will heavily assist in the maintenance and development of the City’s online presence including existing websites, online communications and various social media platforms. This position assists in the City’s online marketing activity which aims to promote a professional and corporate image to internal and external customers and ensures consistent messaging and branding. Essential to the position is supporting the Communications team in delivering a range of different written, design and online communications.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and develop various City websites and contribute to the revision and writing of web content to ensure information is dynamic and current.
• Develop search engine optimisation (SEO), navigation and content strategies to increase traffic and interaction.
• Implement ongoing education and promotional strategies to encourage greater and more effective use of City websites.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Aidan Salmon, Acting Coordinator Communications & Tourism on (08) 9956 6946.

Position Requirements

Ideally the successful applicant will have tertiary qualifications in Digital Media, Communications and/or Media. However, as a minimum, applicants will possess comprehensive digital communications experience in an online communications role including experience in the management of various social media platforms and online CMS systems.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration And Benefits

A salary starting from $89,127 per annum or $45.1046 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About The City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast.With a growing populationofover 41,000 peopleit offers awide range ofservices andactivities.

Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with usto deliverthe bestfor our community and thisregion.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

• A current resume
• A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Comprehensive digital communications experience in an online communications role including experience in the management of various social media platforms and online CMS systems

ii. Sound skills in managing time, planning and organising own work, setting project priorities, and managing moderately complex projects

iii. Sound experience in writing media releases in a medium to large organisation

iv. Comprehensive interpersonal communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to liaise with and gain cooperation of internal and external customers, and the ability to provide progress reports with recommendations

Applications close 4pm Tuesday, 11 August 2026.