Communications and Engagement Officer

About us:

At the Town of Cottesloe, we are proud to look after one of WA's most iconic coastal communities. From our beaches and parks to our vibrant local spaces, we are all about keeping Cottesloe welcoming, well‑maintained and enjoyable for everyone.

If you are keen to contribute to a community-focused organisation and be part of a crew that genuinely cares about its people and its work, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and "hands-on" professional to deliver engaging community-focused communications to support the Town of Cottesloe's connection with its residents and visitors. The Town of Cottesloe is a small, values-driven organisation of passionate people, united by a shared commitment to serve our community and visitors in line with our Council Plan. This is a part-time position 3 days a week. More specifically, this role is responsible for delivering day-to-day communications activities, including managing social media channels, updating website content, and creating engaging materials using tools such as Canva, while supporting broader community engagement initiatives.

Key Objectives:

• Support the delivery of communication and community engagement initiatives across the organisation;
• Prepare and coordinate content across multiple communication channels, including the Town's website, social media platforms, EDMs (electronic direct mail) newsletters and promotional publications;
• Support the delivery of community consultation and engagement activities aligned with IAP2 principles and frameworks;
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of corporate publications, including the Annual Report and strategic communication materials; and
• Provide communication and engagement support across the organisation as required.

Please refer to the Position Description for more detail about the role.

The following criteria are essential for us in selecting the right person to be successful in the role.

Essential Criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience in communications, public relations, marketing, community engagement or a related field. Experience in managing digital communication platforms, including websites, social media and EDM systems.
2. Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build positive working relationships and work collaboratively within a team environment and across multiple business units.
3. Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and engaging content across multiple formats.
4. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
5. Experience supporting projects, campaigns, or events through effective coordination and administration.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to monitor engagement performance and prepare reports.

Benefits include:

• Unique beautiful gardens and walking distance to Cottesloe Beach.
• Generous Superannuation co-contribution scheme, up to 18%.
• Paid Christmas shutdown.
• 22 days annual leave, pro-rata.
• Annual leave loading.
• Sustainability allowance.
• Access to discounted private health insurance.

How to Apply:

Please provide:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) briefly addressing the Essential Criteria 1, 2, 5 and 6 in the Position Description.

• Your resume showing your relevant work experience and qualifications.

Your information will be kept private, secure and confidential.

Applications for this position will close Monday 29 June 2026 at 8am. Please note, interviews will be conducted Thursday 2 July 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Sally De Freitas, Manager Community and Customer Services, on 9285 5000. For any other assistance, please contact Matthew Bennett at **************@cottesloe.wa.gov.au.

The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.