Senior Communications Officer

Job description

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

Job title Senior Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 15/01/2026

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

Position number 37260 RTF Closing 29/10/2025

Contact officer Meghan Black on or

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TERTIARY 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

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

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Primary objective

Lead, manage, develop, and implement communication strategies to achieve departmental goals; including community engagement,

forecasting and reporting.

Context statement

As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team this role provides best practice communications services including strategic planning,

content and production support for a broad range of internal and external communications activities. The candidate should have

experience using modern communication channels and trends, including digital marketing channels, content marketing and social

media, with consideration of public and political implications.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic advice on communication approaches and context.

2. Identify, plan, create and implement a range of communications projects and 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. Support communications activities for emergency management or biosecurity incursion responses, including preparedness

activities, responding in a positive, calm, and flexible manner to change and uncertainty.

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. 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. Strong and clear interpersonal and communication skills, able to express ideas clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing.
3. Ability to effectively lead and provide guidance and support to others.
4. Demonstrated experience using business management systems and processes, including procurement and coordination.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualification.