Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Corporate Communications, Executive

Development Services
Job title Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 19/02/2027
Salary $99,519 – $110 953 Location Darwin
Position number 40517 RTF 344141 Closing 31/03/2026
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=344141
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 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.

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.