Coordinator Civic Affairs

Position No: 110/2026
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Full-Time | Permanent
• Level 7 (Seven) | *Salary: $112,068 - $119,079, plus superannuation
• Vacancy 110/2026

The opportunity

Our Office of the Mayor & Councillors team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Coordinator Civic Affairs on a permanent basis.

As the Coordinator Civic Affairs, you will lead a small team responsible for supporting the Mayor and Councillors through the delivery of civic affairs, stakeholder engagement, communications and administrative services. You will coordinate civic events, ceremonial functions and community engagement activities, provide strategic and politically aware advice, and ensure the Office of the Mayor and Councillors operates efficiently and effectively. Through strong leadership, stakeholder management and governance oversight, you will contribute to positive community outcomes and the achievement of the City's objectives.

Due to the high-profile and dynamic nature of the role, a flexible approach to working hours is essential. The position requires the ability to work outside standard business hours when necessary to support Council, civic and community commitments, including attendance at Council and Committee meetings, civic events, workshops and other official functions.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree qualification in communications, public relations, community engagement, event management, public administration or a related discipline.
• Hold a current unrestricted “C” class national driver’s licence
• Experience providing support in a senior executive, governance, civic affairs, communications or public sector environment.
• Experience coordinating civic events, stakeholder engagement activities or community engagement initiatives.
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential matters.
• Experience working within policy, legislative and governance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities within a high-profile and deadline-driven environment.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Rachel Edwards, Executive Manager Communications and Civic Affairs, on (08) 9550 3723.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is 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.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

Attachments:
- Coordinator Civic Affairs - Position Description.pdf