Job description
Agency NT Emergency Service Work unit Planning and Preparedness Command
Job title Community Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Northern
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 5189 RTF 340450 Closing 27/07/2026
Contact officer Gemma Bellenger on 08 8946 4168 or [email protected]
About the agency www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340450
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
To prepare the communities of the Northern Territory for the impact of hazards such as storms, floods, cyclones and tsunami
through the development, support and maintenance of the NT Emergency Service (NTES) community engagement and
awareness programs, displays and publications.
Key duties and responsibilities
• Contribute to the development of community engagement strategies.
- Design, develop and deliver NT hazard specific public education programs, displays and public briefings in culturally and
audience sensitive contexts, including schools, and aboriginal communities.
- Support and maintain NTES volunteer units to deliver local community education and engagement programs.
- Maintain accurate records of activities and evaluate effectiveness of community engagement initiatives.
- Work with stakeholders to develop, maintain and deliver school-based education programs to more appropriately reflect
current learning outcomes and coordinate delivery of programs.
- Undertake operational duties, as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and coordinate public engagement activities and programs tailored to diverse
audiences.
2. Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to communicate and negotiate with a
wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, and to successfully manage a wide network of relationships.
4. Proven ability to communicate confidently with large and diverse audiences, including the ability to adapt messaging to
suit audience needs.
5. Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications, with a working knowledge of government
systems, records management systems and databases, and familiarity with web-based technologies, or an ability to
quickly acquire this knowledge.
6. Current open Northern Territory driver licence.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV Training and Education (TAE) or similar.
2. Qualifications in marketing, project management, communications or public relations.
3. Knowledge and understanding of working in a volunteer environment.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a criminal history and intelligence
data check. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position
including public speaking, remote travel and supporting emergency response operations.
