Permanent, full-time

37.5 hours per week

Salary: $81,974 - $97,482 per annum pro rata + 12% super

Benefits:

• Free parking and safe bike storage

• Health and Wellbeing program

• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees

• 17.5% leave loading

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our local environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we are inclusive, make a difference through bringing creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and show integrity by doing the right thing.

The Digital and Communication Advisor manages and coordinates the City’s digital platforms including the corporate website and social media content. The role provides expert advice and input into the City’s corporate communications by contributing to communications strategies and plans, particularly as they relate to maximising the reach and effectiveness of digital media. The successful applicant will be working in an exciting and varied role in a dynamic work environment. This position is being offered as a permanent, full-time role.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing the management and governance of the city’s corporate website including the coordination and creation of content.

Coordinating the creation of informative, compelling and on-brand social media content by using innovative strategies to optimise audience engagement and action across all City of Fremantle social media channels (including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).

Providing input into developing communications strategies and plans, particularly as they relate to maximising the reach and effectiveness of digital media.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing best practice improvements to the corporate website, social media and digital channels, and proactively liaise with staff across the organisation in the ongoing development, implementation and review of the City’s digital platforms including the corporate website and social media.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format, addressing the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 2pm Friday, 3 October 2025 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact David Settelmaier, Manager Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations on 08 9432 9955.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.