Public Relations jobs in Perth WA

Help us tell the stories of one of Perth’s most vibrant inner-city communities.

The City of Vincent is looking for an experienced communications professional to join our Marketing and Communications team.

What we’re offering

• Fixed term, full-time 12-month fixed term contract
• Salary $92,563-$103,506 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• Leederville location

Why you’ll love working with us

At the City of Vincent, we’re driven by our vision to be courageous, clever and creative – bold in our ideas and deeply connected to our community. We’re building a place where people love to live, work, visit and belong. If you’re energised by a progressive, people-focused environment, you’ll fit right in.

In return, you’ll have access to a range of benefits that support your work, wellbeing and life outside work:

• Up to 15.5% employer super (co-contributions)
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus an additional 2 days volunteer leave
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program for you and immediate family members
• Discounted Beatty Park membership to support your wellbeing
• Easy access to public transport, cafes and Leederville amenities
• A workplace culture centred on mental and physical wellness, community and connection

About the role

Communications plays a key role in helping our community understand what the City is doing and why it matters. In this role you'll help inform, engage and connect residents, businesses and visitors.

As part of our collaborative Marketing and Communications team, you’ll plan and deliver communications, create content and manage day-to-day publishing across social media, website, EDMs and other channels. You’ll also support campaigns, media activity, events and community initiatives and use audience insights to continually improve our communications.

You'll work with teams across the organisation to communicate a diverse range of City projects and services, from community programs and local events to advocacy, sustainability and transport projects.

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who loves finding the story behind a project, turning complex information into clear, accessible content and creating communications that people want to read.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and accessible content
• demonstrated experience delivering communications across digital and traditional channels
• experience creating, publishing and maintaining content across websites, social media and e-newsletter platforms
• experience preparing media content and supporting proactive and reactive media activity
• strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• well-developed stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• photography and basic video-production experience
• a tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or a related discipline
• a current C class driver’s licence

Experience in local government or another publicly accountable environment will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Submit your application online, including your CV and cover letter.

For questions, please contact Freya Nicotra, Senior Communications Advisor, Freya.nicotra@vincent.wa.gov.au.

We are proud to be an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Applications close 8am Monday, 5 October 2026

We may close the advert early if we find a suitable pool of candidates. Please note that canvassing Elected Members will disqualify applications.

Thanks for considering a future with Team Vincent — we can’t wait to hear from you!

Attachments:
- PD - Communications and Content Officer - 12 month contract September 2026.pdf