Communications Adviser

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA – Broome WA The Kimberley Development Commission (KDC) is one of nine Regional Development Commissions in WA established under the Regional Development Commissions Act 1993. As an independent statutory authority, its role is to promote employment, investment and socio-economic development in the Kimberley region. DPIRD works in partnership with the Regional Development Commissions, including by being the employing agency for staff who work at the Commissions. Further information about the KDC can be found on its website About the opportunity There is currently one (1) fixed-term part time (0.5 FTE) opportunity up to 3 March 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency available for immediate filling. KDC has an office in Broome and Kununurra but may consider candidates based in other Kimberley Towns, supporting a work from home arrangement. Responsibilities As the communications officer, you will be designing and implementing our public communications channels from the ground up. This includes taking charge of our website, creating an effective regional social media voice, coordinating work with external media, and ensuring our community is well‑informed about opportunities and issues in our region. Your work will not be office‑centric but will involve numerous opportunities to experience our work first‑hand with our partners and communities. Qualifications We are seeking a passionate communications professional who is creative, well‑organised, has great written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to problem‑solve and deliver across competing priorities in a dynamic, stakeholder‑focused environment. The ideal candidate will be independent, comfortable with complexity and multicultural contexts, and experienced in social media program design and website design and delivery. How to Apply A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees. It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work‑Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. Equity and Diversity At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency. Employment Conditions and Additional Information Am I eligible to apply? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application. You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense. This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision. The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job‑related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required. Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted) Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michele Pucci, Director Regional Development , on *** during office hours. If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on 1***. #J-18808-Ljbffr