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Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Government House

Job title Communications Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 11240105 RTF 306668 Closing 21/10/2024

Contact officer Carolyn Zombolas on 08 8999 5563 or Carolyn.Zombolas@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://govhouse.nt.gov.au/ | https://cmc.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=306668

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

Prepare talking points, coordinate and edit speeches, messages and develop creative communication products, including social media and

web content, video, digital and print products to support the Administrator of the Northern Territory to achieve targeted, engaging and

effective communications that enhance the role of the Administrator and promote community cohesion and progression of the Northern

Territory.

Context statement

Government House staff support the Administrator to perform their Statutory, Ceremonial and Community duties. The role reports to the

Manger of Program and Communications and is required to work in a busy environment delivering high quality professional and strategic

media activities that enhance the role of the Administrator and promote the Northern Territory, and Territorians.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Source and liaise with casual speech writers, fact check and research content, talking points and presentations for the Administrator

and Deputy of the Administrator.

2. Liaise with external stakeholders including government and non-government organisations, relating to communication products,

speaking points and media requirements.

3. Administer and maintain social media channels, web content and identify new content trends and the best use of infographics,

interactive pages, dynamic designs, and online tools to ensure delivery of digital and social content is best practice and provide in-

house training to other staff. Attend events and capture and create imagery that enhances the profile of the Administrator of the

Northern Territory, Government House and the Australian Honours and Awards System in the Northern Territory.

4. Prepare and disseminate media alerts and media releases, liaise with media outlets and official photographers, manage on-site media

and other media requests as required.

5. Monitor local and national media and provide advice to relevant officers to ensure the Administrator is responsive to community

expectations and is proactively giving emphasise to issues that promote community cohesion and progression of the Northern

Territory.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated high level communication skills, including superior creative writing, editing and research skills, with the ability to write

for diverse audiences, channels and publications.

2. Practical knowledge of the processes and operational requirements of all forms of media including demonstrated experience in the

creation, dissemination and delivery of content across digital and printed media channels.

3. Proven high level adaptability and flexibility, including the capacity to manage pressure and change, prioritise heavy workloads and

manage multiple deadlines.

4. Knowledge of the machinery of government, the role of the Administrator and the Australian Honours and Awards System.

5. Ability to frequently work outside normal business hours, accompany the Administrator when required.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in journalism or public relations.

2. Current NT Driver Licence.

Further information

The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain prior to commencement

and must be available outside of regular business hours to ensure ‘on-call’ availability is provided to the Official Secretary as needed. The

recommended applicant must have no significant criminal history record, confirmed by a criminal history check prior to selection being

confirmed.