Suitable applicants from this process will be placed in a pool from which temporary and/or permanent appointments may be made. The pool will operate for a period of 24 months from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

There is currently one (1) permanent Level 2 position available for immediate filling.

About Us

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website.

The Media Services Unit provides media services to the above agencies across a wide range of functions including Ministerial media statements and distribution, Ministerial media conferences, media monitoring, production of the Government Gazette and whole of government compliance advice for Government Campaign Advertising.

About the Role

Media Monitoring Officers provide a comprehensive media monitoring service for the Government of Western Australia and exercise judgement in assessing and identifying news items of importance and relevance to the Premier and Cabinet Ministers, and other WA Government agencies who are using the service.

This position is required to work shift work on a rotating basis. Shifts operate across the entire week, including the weekend. Shifts range from commencing at 5:00am with others concluding at 10:00pm.

A current C class drivers licence and reliable transport will be required for this role. Parking and Travel allowances are also available.

For further job related information

For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Mr Geoff Semple, Team Leader, Media Services, on (08) 6552 506 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application). 

Applicants are required to submit:

• A comprehensive CV detailing qualifications, skills, experiences and key achievements and including the contact details of two referees (with at least one being your current or a recent supervisor), and
• A written application of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating how you meet the Work-Related Capabilities (Selection Criteria) as detailed in the attached JDF.

Suitable applicants will be required to provide:

• Proof of identity 100-point check (details will be advised after selection).
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility 

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance.  For information about the process you can contact People Services at peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au   .

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Friday 13 November 2026.

 Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.

Subsequent vacancies:

Applicants who are found suitable in this process, may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.