Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Corporate Communications, Business
Development Services
Job title Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 43304 RTF 353979 Closing 31/08/2026
Contact Officer Joel Carter on 08 8999 1788 or [email protected]
About the agency dcdd.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353979
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.
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
Assist, develop and implement communication strategies to achieve departmental goals; including engagement, forecasting
and reporting. Provide advice on the delivery of communications, marketing and web activities to support the department
and manage the day-to-day implementation of communications projects.
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.
8. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of Commitment to service, Innovation, Ethical
practice, Accountability, Impartiality, Diversity and Respect.
Desirable
1. Experience using graphic and publishing programs (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator).
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A
criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
