Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work Unit Katherine High School
Job title Communication and Media Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 30/11/2026
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Katherine
Position number 51207 RTF 355660 Closing 17/09/2026
Contact officer Nick Lovering, Principal on 08 8973 8200 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355660
Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
Lead and manage Katherine High School’s strategic communications, media, marketing and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the
school’s profile and engagement with students, families, staff and the broader community. Provide high-level strategic communication and
media advice to the Principal and school leadership team, managing proactive communications, media enquiries, emerging issues and
sensitive or high-profile matters, while ensuring activities support the school’s strategic priorities and align with Department of Education
and Training and Northern Territory Government communication requirements.
Context statement
Katherine High School is the only government secondary school in Katherine, providing Years 7 to 12 education to students from diverse
social, educational and cultural backgrounds. The school offers a range of educational and pathway opportunities and is committed to
inclusive practice and the values of Inclusion, Respect, Effort and Resilience.
The Communications and Media Manager works closely with the Principal and school leadership team to lead strategic communications,
media, marketing and stakeholder engagement. Working with a high degree of professional judgement and autonomy, the role ensures
communications are accurate, timely and consistent with Department of Education and Training and Northern Territory Government
requirements while managing planned activities, emerging issues, media enquiries, critical incidents and other sensitive matters.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s strategic communication, media, marketing and stakeholder
engagement activities, aligned with school priorities and Department of Education and Training and Northern Territory Government
requirements.
2. Provide high-level strategic communication, media and reputation-management advice to the Principal and school leadership team,
coordinating proactive and reactive communications, media enquiries, critical incidents and sensitive, emerging or high-profile matters.
3. Lead high-quality internal and external communications across multiple platforms, including the school website, social media,
newsletters, publications, media releases, promotional materials, photography, video, presentations and community information.
4. Promote school programs, educational opportunities, student and staff achievements, events and strategic initiatives through
coordinated marketing and communication campaigns that strengthen the school’s profile, reputation and engagement with students,
families and the broader community.
5. Build and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and carers, staff, Aboriginal families and organisations, community
groups, media, industry, government agencies and education and training partners, ensuring communication is accessible, culturally
appropriate, responsive and supports positive engagement with Katherine High School.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated substantial experience in strategic communications, media, marketing and stakeholder engagement, including developing
and implementing strategies, campaigns and projects that support organisational priorities and strengthen organisational reputation.
2. Demonstrated high-level written, verbal and digital communication skills, with experience developing, editing and quality-assuring
engaging, audience-appropriate content across websites, social media, publications, media, promotional materials and multimedia
content.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategic advice to senior leaders and exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretion in
managing media enquiries, emerging issues, critical incidents, competing priorities and sensitive or high-profile matters.
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to
establish productive relationships with diverse communities and stakeholders, including Aboriginal people and organisations, community
groups, government agencies, media and external partners.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead approaches supporting student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion, build positive relationships with
students and effectively engage parents, carers and families with complex needs while managing sensitive matters with empathy,
professionalism, confidentiality and sound judgement.
Desirable
1. Previous communications or media experience in education, government, community or a similarly complex organisation, particularly
within a regional or culturally diverse environment.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or obtain these prior to commencement.
