Director – Communications, Media and Engagement

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Executive Services

Job title Director – Communications, Media and Engagement Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position number 34140 RTF Closing 25/11/2025

Contact officer Hannah West, A/Executive Director on

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QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Lead and manage the Communications and Engagement Unit, ensuring clients receive support and expert advice on the delivery of

communications, community engagement, design, marketing, and media relations activities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the communications and engagement team, develop and implement processes, policies and procedures to deliver

professional services to clients in line with whole of government protocols.

2. Initiate and provide high-level strategic communications, marketing, media, issues management and engagement advice and service to

the Chief Executive, Executive, divisions and the Minister's Office.

3. Provide expert advice on issues management and the reputation and positioning of the department and the NT Government in all

corporate communications, media and engagement.

4. Drive a culture of achievement through exemplary leadership practices with a focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of

communication, media, and engagement services through a high level of professionalism, innovation and quality client focus.

5. Play a significant role in the implementation of whole of government media, marketing and communication strategic initiatives and

deliver strategic communication interventions and initiatives to support the department and governments priorities, projects and

programs.

1. Provide high level advice, implement, manage and evaluate targeted communication activities including any required procurement and

contract management of external contracts.

1. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances across the department, other NT Public Sector

agencies, Minister's office, and relevant external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

1. Manage staff allocated rotations on the on-call roster for 24/7 media responses.
2. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Superior communication, negotiation, collaborative skills that enable successful advocacy at a senior level within a complex

organisation to achieve negotiated outcomes.

2. Demonstrated comprehensive and practical understanding of contemporary, current and emerging communications, marketing, public

affairs and media issues, and trends locally and interstate.

3. Demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of high-level correspondence and material including briefings, reports, statements, position

and discussion papers, media and communication materials, speeches, submissions and documents for publication.

4. Proven capacity to effectively manage complex political issues and deliver effective communications in a highly sensitive, confidential,

cross-cultural and political environment.

5. A comprehensive knowledge of and experience in relationships marketing, media relations, social media, crisis communication, and

event management.

6. Evidence of high-level personal performance including the ability to manage staff, budgets, pressure and change in an environment of

continuous improvement, and modify approaches to suit changing requirements.

7. Previous experience in issues management and in delivering strategic communications outcomes in an infrastructure or transport

related environment.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualification in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.