October 17, 2024
NT Fire and Emergency Service
Darwin
FULL TIME & OTHER
Manager Communications and Engagement
Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Communications and Media
Job title Manager Communications and Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Engagement
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $128,554 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 24240023 RTF 307377 Closing 11/11/2024
Contact officer Bella Skidmore on 08 8936 4813 or bella.skidmore@pfes.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307377
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
Provide strategic communications and community engagement advice to Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Services’ (NTFES)
executive and staff. Manage a small team to develop and deliver internal and external communication, marketing, and community
engagement strategies and activities.
Context statement
The Communications and Media Unit provides advice and support in media management, marketing, website maintenance,
stakeholder engagement, protocol and recognition matters, strategic communications and communications policy.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide strategic communications advice to NTFES executive leaders, senior management and other staff.
2. Manage internal communications, creative content development, advertising, publications, branding, social media, intranet, and
websites according to NTG and agency policies and guidelines.
3. Develop and manage communications campaigns and strategies, community engagement and events, media relations and
marketing activities that help further organisational goals.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across local and national networks.
5. Assist with monitoring media coverage and advise on appropriate responses, including participation in an on-call roster.
6. Lead and support the communications team by providing professional development and mentoring and fostering a positive
workplace culture.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically, with a capacity for developing innovative solutions.
2. Proven experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders on complex media, communications and marketing issues.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and implement strategic communications activities across various channels.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and tailored messages for different
audiences.
5. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and foster an inclusive and positive working environment.
6. Well-developed interpersonal skills conducive to maintaining effective relationships with a range of internal and external
stakeholders.
7. Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities within a dynamic environment, including preparedness to work
after hours as part of an on-call roster.
Desirable
1. Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a similar discipline.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the NT emergency management arrangements.
3. Public information qualifications in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System
Further information
The successful applicant must consent to a criminal history and intelligence data check and have no significant criminal history.