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Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Department of Logistics and Infrastructure -

Logistics Governance and Executive Services

Job title Communications and Engagement Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Manager

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 60240117 RTF 307522 Closing 29/10/2024

Contact Officer Hannah Ross on 08 8936 5578 or hannah.ross@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au | https://infrastructure.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307522

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

To develop, manage and implement the Northern Territory Governments communications and stakeholder engagement strategy for the

Infrastructure NT division, with an emphasis on coordinating and managing consultation and communications activities and relationships

for major infrastructure planning and delivery.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop, manage, and implement strategic communications and engagement strategies, action plans and progress reports to support

the development of major infrastructure projects.

2. Provide strategic communications, public relations and engagement advice to Departmental officers, Executives and the Minister’s

Office, relevant working groups, and key stakeholders.

3. Identify, record, manage and resolve stakeholder and community affairs and concerns for the projects.

4. Lead and manage public relations, media, and communication issues, while representing the Government and department in

consultation and communication activities.

5. Interface with the department’s industry experts, engineering, and specialised teams to collate, prepare, refine, and culturally

appropriate communication and engagement materials.

6. Coordinate and effectively manage proactive consultation with key stakeholders including other Government departments, peak

bodies, industry representatives, environmental groups, Traditional Owners, and the Commonwealth Government.

7. Preparedness to work flexible hours and ensure “on-call” availability is provided outside of regular business hours.

8. Undertake administrative duties including preparing plans, letters, reports, briefs, presentations, speeches, and memorandums.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level oral and written communications, negotiation, relationship management and collaboration skills.

2. High level experience providing strategic advice to management and other staff about complex communications, engagement, and

community relations issues.

3. Proven experience in developing and delivering multifaceted communications and engagement strategies, including knowledge and

experience using current trends and tactics.

4. Proven high level experience engaging and communicating with various stakeholder groups on sensitive and complex projects

including local communities and Aboriginal and other community stakeholders.

5. Proven ability to think creatively and conceptualise communications solutions to address organisational needs, demonstrating a high-

level ability to identify stakeholders and analyse their specific needs.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of high-level correspondence and material including stakeholder, communication and

engagement materials, and documents for publication.

7. Proven experience in delivering diverse outcomes to meet client and stakeholder expectations.

8. High-level knowledge of the economic, political, and social issues impacting the Government and the Northern Territory.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualification in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.

2. Relevant large scale major project and / or water infrastructure experience.