Part Time - 20 hours p/week (flexible) Maternity Leave contract ending January 2026 The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including: Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%) Professional development opportunities Additional 2 days of leave per year Free Cockburn ARC membership & Wellness Programs Flexible working arrangements The City The City of Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia. With a growing and vibrant community of over 125,000 people and nearly 10,000 businesses across 24 suburbs. We’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. Centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport, Cockburn is made up of vibrant communities — old and new. We’re a place of opportunity for professionals and we’re focused on delivering for our community, to achieve our vision of Cockburn, the best place to be. About the Position Step into the fun and fast-paced world of community engagement, where you’ll support the team to connect with locals on everything from public art to parking, coastal projects to sports fields. You'll be the organisational superstar helping make sure we’re in the right place, at the right time, asking the right questions—so the community feels heard and their voices shape what happens next. This is a part- time role, 20 hours per week – flexible hours to be negotiated with the successful candidate. About You You’ll need to be a people-loving organiser with top-notch admin skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the flexibility to juggle tasks like a pro. If you can write clearly, stay cool under pressure, and love being the behind-the-scenes glue that keeps community engagement running smoothly—plus you know your way around Word, PowerPoint and Excel—this role has got your name on it! Salary: $74,487 - $79,582 per annum pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience. For further information contact: Kirsten Wood, Community Engagement Coordinator on 9411 3566, cockburn.wa.gov.au How to Apply: Please ensure you read the Position Description to get a full understanding of the role requirements and selection criteria before applying. Then, prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you a suitable candidate, and attach a current resume. Online applications should be made by selecting the Job Vacancies page at www.cockburn.wa.gov.au then clicking on the “Apply” button. Closing Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 4pm The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date. The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability. Attachments: - PD - Comm Engage Assist.pdf
