Communications and Media Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Communications, Media and Engagement

Job title Communications and Media Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 41785 RTF Closing 04/11/2025

Contact officer John Sheppard, Manager on or

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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

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Primary objective

Provide communications and media support, including administrative advice to the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure to

effectively promote projects and initiatives.

Context statement

As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team this role provides best practice communications and media support for a broad range

of internal and external communications activities. The candidate should have experience using modern communication channels,

including digital marketing channels and social media.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage a broad range of internal and external communication projects and provide support to the department's Media Manager

with proactive media planning and media processes.

2. Provide best practice communications and media advice to managers and colleagues across the department to promote and

support initiatives, utilising methodologies including media, social media, advertising, publications, exhibitions, events, and

electronic communications.

1. Build and maintain strong, effective professional relationships both within and across agencies, government and the private

sector, to improve communication outcomes for the department.

1. Provide social media account management and maintenance and advice where required.
2. Lead the management and maintenance of the department intranet content.
3. Lead the development and roll-out of internal communications including staff bulletins and development, content creation and

design of the CE newsletter.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience working within a media, marketing, and communication environment.

2. Proven ability to work with clients to effectively manage the delivery of communications collateral and supporting materials.

3. Organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting workloads, while maintaining attention to

detail.

4. Oral and written communication skills to be able to effectively write and proof a range of documents and communications

materials tailored to diverse audiences and platforms.

5. Demonstrated sound judgement in evidenced based decision making and problem solving, with the ability to think laterally.

6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualifications in marketing, communications or similar.

2. Experience in programs such as: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro.

Further information

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability and Leadership Framework (CLF) which applies to all NTPS

employees. CLF 5outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here.