9 Month Parental Leave Cover with Possible Extension

Commencing: Immediately

 Position Status: Full Time

Salary: $65,422.25 - $69,656.04 per annum

An exciting opportunity has emerged at the Shire of Merredin for a suitably qualified Media & Executive Officer to join our team while our existing officers take parental Leave. This role will sit within the Officer of the CEO Directorate and will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to achieve strategic outcomes relative to the department.

The Media & Executive Officer will provide efficient, effective and compliant administrative and secretarial support to the CEO and ensure the coordination of organisational executive support functions, including the management of governance and risk management functions. The role will provide high-level, professional support to the CEO including coordinating minutes and agendas for Committee, Council, and Executive Leadership Team meetings, arranging meetings and travel for the CEO along with liaison with external stakeholders to facilitate activities such as Citizenship Ceremonies, visiting dignitaries and other ceremonial events.

In addition to the above, the Media & Executive Officer will plan, develop, and deliver day-to-day media and content requirements for the Shire including the preparation of media releases and media statements, as well as producing and managing content and communication strategies and conveying information from the community back to the Executive Management Team. This role will also deliver emergency services communications when required and assist in the timely dissemination of information in an appropriate and digestible format to the community.

This role will assist other staff within the Office of the CEO Directorate that are responsible for governance, risk, and elected member support, as directed by the CEO. This role offers excellent benefits for an enthusiastic and driven individual who in return will be offered:

• A fantastic work-life balance;
• A small, personable team environment;
• Training and development opportunities;
• Access to additional superannuation through the Shire’s co-contribution program;
• Salary sacrifice options; and
• A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, skin cancer screens, and an Employee Assistance Program.

The ideal candidate will have experience in social media management, and secretarial or administration positions, and be willing and able to work outside of office hours (to attend Council meetings) and travel if required.

Applications are to include a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and indicating your ability to meet the role requirements. A position description, which includes the selection criteria, can be obtained on the Shire’s website or requested via email: careers@merredin.wa.gov.au.

Applications are to be received by no later than 4:00pm, Friday 4 April 2025. Applications are to be marked "Private and Confidential" and emailed to careers@merredin.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 42, Merredin WA 6415.

If you are interested in the role and would like more information, please contact Craig Watts, Chief Executive Officer, on (08) 9041 1611.

Craig Watts
Chief Executive Officer

The Shire of Merredin is an equal-opportunity employer. We promote the principles of merit and fairness in our employment practices and select the best person for the job.