Communications Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Strategic Media, Marketing and

Communications

Job title Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 23751 RTF Closing 25/08/2025

Contact Officer Maddy Bowmer on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR 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 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

Provide advice to business units to ensure communications, marketing and digital services meet NT Health's objectives; and

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

the agency.

Context statement

The Communications Officer supports with the development and implementation of communications projects across NT

Health. Reporting to a manager and working as part of the NT Health Strategic Media, Marketing and Communications unit,

this role develops communications plans, internal communications, coordinates design and multimedia projects, develops

marketing campaigns, social media, and creative content.

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, and Illustrator).