Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Communications and Media Specialist
Classification Administrative and Corporate Services 3 Position No. 22111
Job Type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Safety, People and Governance Location Darwin
Reports to Corporate Affairs Manager Reports to P/No. 45190
Power and Water values diversity. Power and Water encourage people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies
Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
diversity and Special for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
Measures this position and the merit process, click here
recruitment plans Under the Agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plan, click here
Information for Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of all relevant tertiary
Applicants qualifications listed in your application. For further information for applicants and example applications: click here
Information about If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications, skills,
Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
Merit of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Respond to media queries, develop and implement communication plans and source PR opportunities to promote Power and Water Corporation’s
initiatives, investments and achievements, in line with the organisation’s vision and values, to enhance corporate reputation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
- Provide the first point of contact to effectively manage media queries.
- Develop and implement communications plans, media briefs for our shareholder and portfolio Ministers, and media releases to positively
profile Power and Water projects, programs, and initiatives to align with and reflect our purpose, vision, and brand.
- Identify and respond to the media and communications needs of a range of stakeholders, including remote communities, the general public,
business units, the Strategic Leadership Group and Executive Leadership Team.
- Provide timely and strategic media and communications advice to the Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and Corporate Affairs Manager on
emerging issues and risks.
- Manage media and communications plans and projects with consideration to effective planning, and resourcing management.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders that supports a collaborative approach.
- Identify and manage effective working relationships with a range of journalists and media outlets in support of Power and Water’s reputation.
- Provide general communications support, including internal communications and social media, as required.
- Manage and support media on-call communications, and media reporting, as required.
- Participate in the on-call unplanned outages roster, as required.
- Contribute to the Corporate Affairs team successfully delivering its strategic outcomes.
- Perform duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety and environmental policy, safety principles, corporate values, and behaviours.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Team profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve
common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
AT POWER AND WATER:
