Manager - Communications and Media

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Communications and Media

Job title Manager - Communications and Media Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 20/03/2026

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Alice Springs

Position number 45332 RTF Closing 21/10/2025

Contact officer Nicole Ryan, Director on , or

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QUALIFICATIONS.

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

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Primary objective

The Communications and Media Manager provides high-level advice and support to executive and senior managers of the Department of

Education and Training to facilitate effective media and communication processes and engagement with external stakeholders primarily

for the Central Australia and Barkly regions.

Context statement

The role supports the Better, Safer Future for Central Australia Plan: On Country Learning through the development and management of

stakeholder meetings, drafting high-level documents such as memorandums, departmental correspondence and agendas, as well as speech

notes and communications collateral with an eye for quality and style requirements. The position also supports communications projects

within the Communications and Media team and reports to the Director of Communications and Media.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic advice on communication approaches and manage delivery of the department's proactive and reactive media

liaison requirements.

2. Identify, plan, create and implement a range of communications and engagement activities, including planning and logistics, resource

allocation and consideration of media, political and stakeholder implications consistent with the objectives, strategic directions and

priorities of the department and government.

1. Develops, organises, and facilitates documents for external stakeholder meetings, provides responses to queries and facilitates the

development of appropriate actions.

1. Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders, including industry and agency experts, to build understanding of agency

initiatives, issues and sensitivities; and be responsive to stakeholder needs and expectations.

1. Ensure programs meet and adhere to Northern Territory Government branding, digital, communication and procurement policies and

guidelines.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven experience in communications and marketing project coordination/management and evaluation, including political and

stakeholder implications with effective and timely outcomes.

2. Excellent writing skills with experience in preparing media briefs, media releases, editorial for a range of publications and speech

notes.

3. Proven experience providing advice on communication policies and guidelines in accordance with relevant legislation, frameworks, and

branding guidelines.

1. Practical, contemporary knowledge of the broader strategic communication and marketing industry, including publications, media

management, exhibitions, creative graphic design concepts, electronic, social and digital platforms and networks, promotions,

advertising management, market research and events or product launches.

1. Demonstrated experience managing multiple, and sometimes conflicting, workloads, while maintaining attention to detail.
2. Preparedness to work flexible hours, including weekends and after hours.
3. Extensive knowledge of processes for the development and dissemination of communication strategies and messages within a public

sector context.

Desirable

1. Applicant resides in Alice Springs

Further information

The applicant must have a current Working with Children Notice Clearance, be prepared to have national police check and hold or be

willing to obtain a current NT driver's licence.