Senior Communications Officer

Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Corporate Communications

Job title Senior Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin

Position number 37258 RTF 350547 Closing 05/07/2026

Contact officer Kate Pembroke on 0488 222 916 or 08 8999 4529 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350547

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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

Work as part of the corporate communications team that leads, develops and implements internal and external communication strategies

and media activities to achieve departmental goals.

Context statement

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality is an exciting portfolio that encompasses Tourism and Events NT, Licensing NT, Parks and

Wildlife Commission, Screen Territory. It is a fast paced environment covering multiple subjects and tight deadlines.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide media and communications strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the agency’s

objectives, priorities, and government directions.

2. Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of internal and external communications projects, working closely with

senior executives, and key stakeholders.

3. Engage with local and national media to provide rapid and factual responses.

4. Work as part of the team to prepare speeches, editorial pieces, and develop and execute communication strategies for key initiatives,

campaigns, and crisis management.

5. Identify and leverage proactive communications opportunities to enhance the agency’s reputation and strengthen stakeholder

engagement.

6. Coordinate and manage communications and campaign activities to ensure effective results.

7. Monitor media trends and communications issues, providing strategic insights and recommendations to relevant officers.

8. Ensure programs meet and adhere to Northern Territory Government branding, digital, communication and procurement policies and

guidelines.

9. Support preparedness communications activities, responding in a positive, calm and flexible manner to change and uncertainty.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven experience in media and communications, with demonstrated success in managing media issues.

2. Extensive experience in writing, editing, and producing a range of communication materials, including media releases, speeches,

editorial content, social media content, and communication strategies, tailored to diverse audiences and platforms.

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different stakeholders, translating complex

information into clear, accessible language.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, conflicting workloads while maintaining attention to detail and achieving timely, effective

outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

5. Proven ability to work effectively in senior executive, politically sensitive and cross-cultural environments, applying strategic thinking

to resolve complex issues and achieve positive outcomes.

6. Practical, contemporary knowledge of the broader strategic communication and media industries, including publications, media

management, creative graphic design concepts, social and digital platforms and networks, promotions, advertising management,

market research and events or product launches.

7. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualification. Experience in journalism or a related field will be highly regarded as well as working at senior levels of

government.

2. Knowledge of subject matter areas including tourism, major events, parks and wildlife.

Further information

1. The selected applicant may be required from time to time to be on call on the weekend to respond to media matters.