Shire of Denmark

Discover Denmark

A vibrant coastal community, connected to the environment, living the village lifestyle.

The Position:                  COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – TEMPORARY  

Status:                              Full-time temporary parental leave cover for an initial period of 9 months

Salary Package:           Base salary of $78,000.00 p.a., plus up to 16.5% Superannuation and additional benefits.

About us:

The Shire of Denmark is a high performing local government with 99% of staff rating the Shire as a positive place to work and appreciate the people they work with.

The positive values and culture demonstrated by staff at the Shire, create an environment where co-workers can connect and EMBRACE a culture that empowers staff to bring the organisation’s values to life through their daily business interactions with the community.

About the Opportunity:   

Do you have a passion for communication and engagement?  Would you like job stability and extra benefits? We value our employees and the work they do in connecting with our community.

This role will ideally suit a person who would like to bring their passion for communication and engagement on a full-time temporary basis to cover a period of parental leave.

Some of the duties of this role include:

• Increase community awareness of Shire initiatives and milestones
• Supporting employees delivering projects and services for the community by providing communication and strategy advice and content
• Manage all media queries for the organisation

About You:

• Can improve the quality of communication and engagement with the community by moving the organisation towards a best practice approach.
• Can improve community satisfaction with Shire consultation, openness and transparency and the communication of a clear vision.
• Will work hard to enhance existing relationships within the community and foster new relationships.
• Able to build a positive social media presence to demonstrate that Denmark is an excellent place to live, work and visit.
• Is proficient with social media applications.

In return we can offer you

A challenging and rewarding position, additional superannuation contributions, as well as the opportunity to work in a friendly environment and contribute to a forward-thinking Local Government organisation.

The Shire welcomes you to apply

For more information on the position or to apply please click on the following links Candidate Information Package and Application for Employment Form.

If you have any questions about the position, Employee Support & Culture can be contacted on (08) 9848 0305.

Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 22nd November 2024.

David King

Chief Executive Officer 

PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333

Telephone: (08) 9848 0300

Email: enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au

Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au