• Permanent Part-Time
• Level 4/5 dependent on qualifications and experience
• Salary range $78,132 to $90,391 per annum pro-rata

The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

About the team

The CEO Office is responsible for providing executive, administration, research and communication support to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors.

About the role

The Communications Officer works closely with the Senior Communications Officer and Executive Assistant to the CEO and is responsible for delivering high-quality communications, media, and marketing support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include writing and designing content for digital and print platforms, managing media enquiries, supporting community engagement initiatives, and maintaining the Town’s website and social media presence. The role also plays a key part in upholding the Town’s brand and style, providing internal communications advice, and ensuring effective digital engagement through newsletters, campaigns, and analytics.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Communications Officer with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience in editing and proofreading, creating engaging content across a range of channels, and using Canva, MailChimp and MS Office. They should be able to manage competing deadlines and work both independently and as part of a small team.

All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.

Salary and Benefits

This permanent part-time position attracts an annual salary of range $78,132 to $90,391 (plus superannuation) per annum pro-rata dependent on qualifications and experience.

The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours

The position is part-time, 38 hours per fortnight. Flexible start/finish times may be negotiated for this role.

The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?

Further information, including position description, is available on our website: www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries, please contact Hannah Forde on (08) 9377 8025 or email [email protected]

Application close date: 5pm on Friday 25 July 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods

Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

• Communication Officer Position Description
• Employment Information Pack
• You Me and TOB