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Digital Marketing and Communications OfficerApplications Close (AWST): 09:00 AM 30/07/2025Salary up to: $90,000 - $99,999Occupation: Marketing/Public RelationsWork Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeLocation: Kununurra - Remote WAAs an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.TheOrganisationThe Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.TheEast KimberleyThe East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world''s last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.TheOpportunityWe are lookingfor a motivated Digital Marketing and Communication Officer to joinour Office of the CEO Team in Kununurra to assist in providingquality communications, marketing and governance services andsupport to and on behalf of the Shire and identifying opportunitiesin the area of marketing for the organisation. The role will alsoprovide support generally as and when required within the Office ofthe CEO Team as directed. Your responsibilities willinclude:Manageall social media platforms- Curating content/campaigns with different departments withinthe organisation- Monitor trends and insights, engaging with community in a apositive and proactive manner- Develop and implement social media campaign to increasecommunity engagement and awareness of Shire activities andeventsSupportCommunication Strategy Implementation - Collaborate with the Senior Marketing and CommunicationOfficer to create and distribute communication materials,including newsletter, press release and promotional content- Execute the Shires communication strategy, ensuringalignment with organisation goals and community needs and helporganise and promote community event, ensuring effectivecommunications with all stakeholdersTogetherwith the Community Development and Events Officer - organisingand managing special events and ceremonies held by theShireProcessing filming andphotography applications, drafting permits where required forCEO approvalDeveloping relationshipswith all customers, media and key stakeholdersPromptlyattending to customer enquiries in a courteous and effectivemannerAssisting the ExecutiveOfficer to the CEO as required with meetings and eventsrelating to Council and the CEO including but not limited toOrdinary, Special Council and Committee MeetingsProviding relief to theExecutive Officer to the CEO role during periods ofleave/absencesA minimum of Certificate IVin Marketing and Communication, qualification in Journalism orsimilar, National Police Clearance (within the last 6 months), andcurrent unrestricted WA Driver Licence are essential for thisrole.You will also need tohave:2 years'' industryexperience in a similar roleProficiency in usingsocial media platforms and tools as well as in Microsoft Wordand Adobe Creative Cloud (Particularly Indesign andPhotoshop)Sound understanding ofmaintaining websites, Facebook and other online media channelplus a bility to identify mediaopportunitiesHigh level of writtenand verbal communication skillsDemonstrated experiencein liaising with a range of stakeholders and ability tomaintain strong and productive relationshipsMore information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.Salary andBenefitsWorking for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive ofallowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience),you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:6 weeksannual leave12%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3%Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses11public holidays with 2 additional ''Local Government Days'' peryearFlexibleworking arrangementsShireprovided corporate uniformsAvariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) servicesPlease notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.APPLYNOW!If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click theApply button at the bottom of thispage or contact Sebastian Tasi, our Coordinator Communications& Public Relations on 08 9168 4113 for a confidentialdiscussion.Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess. #J-18808-Ljbffr