Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Skills NT
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 37757 RTF 352152 Closing 22/07/2026
Contact officer Tracy Clark, Executive Director Skills NT on 08 8999 7515 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352125
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
Responsible for the development, coordination and management of communication and media for the Skills NT Branch.
Context statement
The Skills NT division's function is to contribute to a capable and skilled workforce that meets the Territory's current and
future needs by overseeing the vocational education and training sector in the Northern Territory. Skills NT delivers a
range of training programs that are responsive and aligned to the needs of the Territory's business community and meet
the Territory's current and future skills shortages.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice and support to Executive Directors, Directors and team in devising and implementing marketing
strategies relevant to the Skills NT branch.
2. Work with the Manager Communications and Media team to ensure consistency in marketing and communication
management.
3. 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.
4. Engage and manage consultants to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.
5. Ensure programs meet and adhere to the Northern Territory Government branding, digital, communication and
procurement policies and guidelines.
6. Assist with the coordination and maintenance of websites and update of social media content, in accordance with
established strategies, policies and practices.
7. Design, develop, plan and implement strategic initiatives, events, including marketing, promotional and advertising
material in conjunction with the Skills NT and Communications teams.
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. Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines.
2. Experience using graphic and publishing programs (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator).
Further information
The recommended applicant may 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.
Applicants are required to have a working with children’s card, or the ability to obtain.
