Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!
At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.
We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, Engaging, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).
Job Description
About the Position:
The Shire of Broome is seeking a dedicated and skilled Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join our team. As the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our organisation's communication strategies and promoting our initiatives to the community and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communications plans to support the objectives of the Shire of Broome.
Creating engaging content for various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, press releases, and other promotional materials.
Managing the Shire's digital presence, including website content updates and social media platforms.
Coordinating public relations activities and representing the Shire in a professional manner at events or media engagements.
Collaborating with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging across all communications.
Evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and making recommendations for improvements based on analytics and feedback.
Assisting with community engagement initiatives and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders.
As the successful candidate, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a creative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A relevant qualification in marketing, communications or a related field, along with demonstrable experience in a similar role, is essential. If you are passionate about promoting community initiatives through strategic marketing and communication efforts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the Shire of Broome.
Desired Skills and Experience
Working for the Shire of Broome means you will enjoy:
Base salary range between $95K -$111K per annum (depending on qualifications, skills and experience).
In addition to base salary there are generous Location and Housing Allowances (up to $11,414 - Rental Option or more if you live in your own home) and employer matched superannuation.
Attractive Leave entitlements, including 1 week's additional annual leave - giving you every opportunity to enjoy that Broome lifestyle!
Salary packaging options for rental assistance, mortgage interest and more.
Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as gyms, Pilates and Yoga.
An active and engaging social club.
Shire housing at market rent available for candidates employed from outside of Broome (able to be salary sacrificed).
Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for candidates outside Broome.
The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume and a cover letter that best details your passion for Broome and our role, as well as your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information contact People and Culture on 08 9191 3456 or hr@broome.wa.gov.au.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position are to be received no later than 4:00pm Tuesday 31 March 2026.
The Shire of Broome reserves the right to close an advertisement early should a suitable pool of candidates be 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. Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify.
