In-Demand Director of communications Jobs in Northern Territory

Director Policy Coordination
Department Mining and Energy —Darwin NT
- $233,112 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
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Director Communications and Media
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- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
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RATE Professional Learning Leader Coordinator
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Education
- Leadership
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Assistant Director, International Partnerships
Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations —Darwin NT
- $136,380 - $152,357 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Director Park Partnerships
Department of Tourism and Hospitality —Darwin NT
- $152,751 - $166,487 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
13d
Director of Acute Services
Department of Health —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Management
- Master's degree
- Human resources
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Senior Executive Director
Department Mining and Energy —Darwin NT
- $285,893 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
18h
Senior Director - Secondary Years
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Administrative experience
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Analysis skills
11d
Director of People and Culture
AccorHotel —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Assistant Director Evidence and Evaluation
Department of Treasury and Finance —Darwin NT
- Overtime
- Research
- Communication skills
10d
Assistant Director Workforce Strategy
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
7d
Communications Officer
Department of Corporate and Digital Development —Darwin NT
- $102,505 - $114,282 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Marketing
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Director Policy
Department of Children and Families —Darwin NT
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
11d
Assistant Director Business Strategy
Department of Education and Training —Darwin NT
- $132,408 - $147,919 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
7d
Anthropology Manager
Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority —Alice Springs NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Experience working with children
6d
Director SAFE NT
NT Police Force —Darwin NT
- Temporary
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Experience working with children
5d
Executive Director Infrastructure Maintenance
Department of Logistics and Infrastructure —Palmerston NT
- $262,223 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
4d
Senior Operations Officer
Department of Education and Training —Katherine NT
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
3d
HR & Change Subject Matter Expert
Airport Development Group —Darwin NT
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- Human resources
- Recruiting
Assistant Policy Officer
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet —Darwin NT
- $90,946 - $95,468 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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Director Policy Coordination

Department Mining and Energy
Darwin NT

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Job Details

Permanent | Temp to perm | Full-time
$233,112 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Research
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Office of the CEO
Job title Director Policy Coordination Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Position number 35510 RTF 354239 Closing 26/08/2026
Contact officer Andrew Hurwood on 08 8999 5368 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354239
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
Provide strategic advice, coordination and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the
Department, Government objectives and Ministers priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic advice and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the

Department, Government objectives and Ministers priorities.
2. Lead the coordination and review of Ministerial correspondence, briefings, memorandums and Cabinet

Submissions on behalf of the Chief Executive.
3. Provide executive support to the Chief Executive to coordinate and deliver strategic priority projects.
4. Coordinate cross -Department responses for whole of Government policy and advice requests.
5. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels

in government and non-government sectors and support the Office of the CEO at a range of Northern Territory
Government coordination groups and working parties.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level experience in policy coordination and analysis supported by well-developed written and

oral communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate a range of governance, administrative and
technical issues.

2. Well-developed contemporary leadership and organisational skills with a proven ability to engage and secure
meaningful contributions through teamwork and collaboration across all levels of the organisation.

3. High level strategic, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and find
effective solutions to ensure organisational objectives are met.

4. High level of knowledge and understanding of government administrative; ministerial; Cabinet and legislative
processes and proven ability to prepare concise executive reports and correspondence.

5. High level knowledge of contemporary policy, political and legislative issues, trends and developments relevant to
the Department.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to the position.

Approved: July 2026 Alister Trier, Chief Executive Officer

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Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Office of the CEO
Job title Director Policy Coordination Designation Executive Contract Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Remuneration Package $233,112 Location Darwin
Position number 35510 RTF 354239 Closing 26/08/2026
Contact officer Andrew Hurwood on 08 8999 5368 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354239
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
Provide strategic advice, coordination and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the
Department, Government objectives and Ministers priorities. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered
or alternatively the successful applicant can select to be appointed on an ongoing basis.