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Government Vacancies Enquiry System
Government Vacancies Enquiry System
Job Number:
50253
Department:
Water Supplies Department
Division/Section/Unit:
Recruitment Unit
Job Title:
Contract Public Relations Officer
Salary:
Between HK$34,075 and 37,585 per month (salary depends on the length and relevance of post-qualification experience)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates should –
(a) have a bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong institution, majoring in marketing, public relations, language, communication, journalism or related fields, or equivalent [see Note (1)];
(b) have at least three years’ full-time post-qualification working experience in marketing, event management, corporate communications or public relations in sizeable corporations, Non-Government Organisations, public relations agents or government departments, preferably in publicity and public relations fields, including experience in organising large-scale events or activities;
(c) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent [see Note (2)];
(d) have an excellent command of written Chinese and English, a fluent command of spoken Cantonese and English with a basic knowledge of Putonghua;
(e) be detail-minded, able to work independently and under pressure;
(f) have good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills; and
(g) be proficient in software applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe production software like Photoshop and Illustrator; knowledge and experience in graphic design, photo and video editing will be an advantage.
Note:
(1) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should attach copies of their official transcripts and certificates of studies to their applications.
(2) Grade C in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 is accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language in the HKCEE in 2007 and henceforth.
Duties:
A Contract Public Relations Officer is mainly deployed to –
(a) organise public relations programmes, education projects, ceremonial campaigns, Open Days and other publicity activities of the Department;
(b) prepare departmental publicity materials, such as leaflets, publications and souvenirs, etc.;
(c) handle complaints and enquiries from the public;
(d) assist in organising liaison activities for stakeholders;
(e) perform related administrative work; and
(f) carry out any other public relations duties as necessary.
(Remarks: may be required to work irregular hours and outdoors.)
Terms of Appointment:
The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of one year. Renewal of contract will be subject to the service need of the Department and the performance of the incumbent.
Fringe Benefits
A gratuity may be granted to the incumbent upon satisfactory completion of the contract with a consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such a gratuity payable will be the sum which, when added to the Government’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the incumbent as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted on terms not less favourable than the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
General Notes:
(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and/or interview.
(f) It is the Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview and/or written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit their official transcripts and certificates to recruit2@wsd.gov.hk.
(h) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to a large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, please submit your application as early as possible.
How to apply:
Applicants MUST apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System under the Recruitment portal of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk).
Applications which are incomplete, or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by email will NOT be processed.
Candidates should submit supporting documents such as certificates, transcripts and any other documents relating to the entry requirements (a) to (c) above by email to recruit2@wsd.gov.hk within one week from the closing date of application. Please specify “Application for Contract Public Relations Officer” and the on-line application number as generated by the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (i) in the subject line of your email; and (ii) on every page of the supporting documents. Applications without supporting documents as required by the specified date will NOT be processed.
Candidates who are selected for interview will receive an invitation by email normally within six to ten weeks from the closing date for application. Please ensure that your email address is accurately provided. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Contact Address:
Recruitment Unit, Water Supplies Department, 48/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Enquiry Telephone:
22942681
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):
04/09/2026 23:59:00
Newspaper(s) Advertised and Date(s):
Sing Tao Daily (21 August 2026) and South China Morning Post (22 August 2026)
Application via Internet:
Online GF340
Advertising Date
21/08/2026
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