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Engagement and Communications Officer

Engagement and Communications Officer

Position No: 016500

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area

Closing Date: 2024-10-13 11:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position (with the possibility of extension or permanency).


Help us advocate for and share the voices of WA children and young people.

Are you

  • An enthusiastic communicator who can create engaging website and social media content.

  • Someone who likes to be creative in presenting information to different audiences.

  • Proactive, organised and can manage a diverse workload.

  • Comfortable working in a small team.

  • Passionate about the wellbeing of children and young people.

The Media, Engagement and Communication team supports children and young people’s participation in the work of the Commissioner by promoting the ways in which children and young people positively contribute to their communities. This role has a focus on digital and written communication activities for the Commissioner and provides communication support for projects and activities of the office. You will manage content across multiple social media channels, and work closely with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver events, publications and other communications material.

Other Responsibilities

  • Supporting the production of reports and publications including reports, policy statements and research.

  • Supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies to support the Commissioner's projects and initiatives.

  • Preparing and/or editing written material including speeches, presentations, media releases, news articles and other content.

  • Helping to produce resources to support the Commissioner’s activities, including resources suitable for children and young people.

Diversity is vital to the work we do for children and young people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, persons from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+SB people and people with disabilities to join our team.

We are

We are a small, dynamic team, dedicated to raising the voices of children and young people in Western Australia. Our people are passionate, diverse and supportive. Jacqueline McGowan-Jones is Western Australia's Commissioner for Children and Young People, a vibrant and dynamic leader who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the wellbeing of children and young people. The team supports the Commissioner to advocate, research, advise, monitor and inquire on behalf of children and young people.

Benefits include:

  • A chance to really make a difference for children and young people.

  • Flexible work practices.

  • Three additional leave days per year, 17.5% leave loading and flexible leave and working arrangements.

  • Working in Boorloo (Perth) right on Forrest Chase, so you’re right next to Perth Underground train station, and a short stroll from Perth bus station.

  • Surrounded by fantastic cafes, restaurants and shopping locations.

If you want to know more

Contact Megan Sadler on 08 6213 2210 or email Megan.Sadler@ccyp.wa.gov.au,

How to apply

Click apply for job, and provide:

  • A cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining what attracted you to the role and any relevant experience you can bring to the role.
    [Make sure your cover letter addresses the job's Selection Criteria] 

  • Updated CV.

  • We will ask for details of two referees if and when we progress your application.

You will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check to work for the Commissioner for Child

Attachments: JDF and selection criteria

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