- Join the fastest-growing 'Family Friendly City' in the NT
- Full time Ongoing Level 6 ($92,266.52- $96,723.97) + Super)
- Six weeks annual leave plus a wide range of employee benefits
About us
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory's youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory's capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 41,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.
City of Palmerston (CoP) is "A Place for People". We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
- Teamwork
- Commitment and Accountability
- Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
- Quality Resources
- A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
- Make it easy for customer
- Perform with pride
- Listen, learn and act
- Evaluate and improve
About the Opportunity
Working with the Marketing and Communications Lead, the Communications Officer is responsible for delivering a variety of communication strategies requiring a higher level of detail. This includes the following elements:
- Implementing and managing appropriate communication engagement strategies
- Effective written communications across a variety of platforms
- Delivering purposeful marketing campaigns and reporting against those metrics
- Contributing to and managing the delivery of major Council publications
- Develop social media content schedules
- Manage public relations activities
- Preparation and management of small budget allocations
- Maintain Council's brand identity
About You
Council is an employer of choice and welcomes applicants of diverse cultures and abilities. We foster a collaborative and positive work environment and support staff to pursue professional development goals that will benefit the organisation. Council is looking for an individual that shows resilience, willingness to learn and who can adapt well to a fast-paced work environment.
- Demonstrated skills in the proactive management of communication strategies.
- Minimum diploma or 5 years substantial experience in a similar role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications for a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated effective project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to operate both independently and as a team member to produce high-quality work and meet deadlines.
- Strong commitment towards delivering exceptional customer service internally and externally.
- Demonstrated understanding towards Council's Customer Service Charter
- Strong commitment towards professional learning and development.
- Working knowledge and use of software including, but not limited to Microsoft office suite, web management systems, email marketing platforms, google analytics, meta business suite, financial/accounting systems, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Other benefits of working with City of Palmerston include:
- Attractive salary
- Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
- Discounted gym memberships (SWELL) and daily fruit baskets
- Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
- Generous training and professional development opportunities
Diversity
At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.
Applications Close: Thursday, 22 May 2025