Communications Officer

Job description

Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Strategic Communications and Engagement

Job title Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 23922 RTF Closing 02/12/2025

Contact officer Michael Totham, 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, go to the OCPE

website.

Primary objective

Provide advice to business units to ensure communications, marketing and digital services meet the government/agency's objectives; and

facilitate the development and implementation of marketing, communication and community engagement activities across the agency.

Context statement

This position supports the delivery of strategic and operational communication projects in a fast-paced environment, often involving

complex and sensitive issues. The role requires strong practical knowledge of communication and marketing, from brand and media

management to digital and social media. The successful applicant will plan and implement multiple projects concurrently, ensuring outputs

are accurate, consistent and meet NT Government requirements and brand guidelines. High-level organisational skills and the ability to

manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines are essential.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide advice and support to Executive Directors, Directors and Managers in devising and implementing program communication

strategies.

2. Manage a broad range of communication projects and allocate resources in order to meet project outcomes; with a focus on planning

and logistics, resource allocation, and consideration of political and stakeholder implications.

3. Engage and manage consultants to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.

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

guidelines.

5. Assist with coordination and maintenance of websites and update of social media content, in accordance with established strategies,

policies and practices.

6. Advise and coordinate publishing requirements including the production of corporate and business area publications.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Practical knowledge of communication and marketing processes, including producing contemporary quality publications, media

monitoring, branding, event management, digital and social media, and advertising management.

2. Experience planning and implementing communication and marketing projects, including knowledge of stakeholder engagement and

targeting a diverse range of audiences.

3. Well-developed organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting workloads, while maintaining

attention to detail.

4. Ability to express ideas clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of clients.

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

6. Strong interpersonal skills, including skills in networking, stakeholder engagement and influencing.

7. Knowledge of a range of business management systems and processes, including procurement and coordination.

Desirable

1. Experience using graphic and publishing programs (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

Further information

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF 6 outlines

what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.