Communications Advisor

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional Communications Advisor within the Healthy Communities function. As Communications Advisor – Healthy Communities, you will help connect people with the opportunities, services and experiences that support a healthier, more active and connected Mandurah.

Reporting directly to the Executive Manager, Healthy Communities, and contributing as a member of the Healthy Communities leadership team, you will provide strategic communications advice and deliver creative, targeted campaigns across four key functions: Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC), Seniors and Community Centre, Recreation Services and Health Promotion.

Combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, you will bring programs, projects and community initiatives to life through compelling content and coordinated communications. From encouraging participation in sport and recreation to supporting membership growth and promoting health and wellbeing initiatives, your work will give people a reason to connect, participate and discover what is available.

Working closely with teams across Healthy Communities and Corporate Communications, you will translate business priorities into clear, accessible messaging, explore fresh ways to reach audiences and use campaign insights to strengthen results. This is an opportunity to combine creativity, collaboration and purpose with communications that do more than inform: they inspire action.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Communications or a related discipline (essential), together with at least five years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong strategic thinking and demonstrated expertise in developing communications and marketing strategies that translate organisational priorities into clear, compelling messages.
• Well-developed planning, campaign and brand management skills, combining a strategic approach with effective hands-on delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to turn complex topics into simple, engaging and accessible content.
• Strong digital communications skills and a sound understanding of media issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal, customer service and relationship-building skills, supported by effective negotiation and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and practical experience in project management and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• High attention to detail and strong research, analytical and reporting skills to evaluate communications outcomes and identify improvements.
• The ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

Closing date: Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information: All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organisational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test. This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.