* Drive engagement by strengthening staff connection to Council's vision
* Level 8 ($118, $124,503.16)
* Six weeks leave, wellbeing support and a culture that cares
About City of Palmerston
City of Palmerston, established in the 1980s, is Northern Territory's youngest and second-largest city. Known as a family-friendly hub, we pride ourselves on being a "Place for People" and delivering excellent services to our community.
Joining our team comes with benefits such as:
* Supportive team environment and culture
* Six weeks annual leave and paid Christmas/New Year shutdown
* Wellbeing Allowance
* Training, professional development and study leave
* Career progression opportunities.
About the role:
In this fixed term position for 12 months as Internal Communications Lead at City of Palmerston, you'll be at the heart of keeping our people connected, informed, and inspired. You'll shape and deliver a dynamic Internal Communications Framework, lead creative campaigns, and manage platforms that bring Council's vision, values, and priorities to life.
Partnering with HR and leaders, you'll drive change initiatives, sensitive communications, surveys, and engagement programs. From newsletters and digital content to staff events and wellbeing initiatives, your work will strengthen culture, build trust, and elevate the employee experience.
Make a real impact in a vibrant, people-focused Council.
About you
You're a dynamic, creative communicator with qualifications in communications, HR, marketing, or engagement, ready to make an impact.
You thrive on connecting people, shaping culture, and driving change through innovative internal communications. With exceptional interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and resilience, you excel at influencing, engaging, and inspiring teams across an organisation.
You bring proven experience developing frameworks, campaigns, and tools that turn strategy into action, translating insights into meaningful outcomes. Highly organised and adaptable, you thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering engaging content, fostering collaboration, and helping a people-focused organisation achieve its vision.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
For more information on the key duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the position description linked below.
Applications Close: 3 March 2026
If you have any questions about this role, please reach out to the Hiring Manager:
Becky Saywell – Executive Manager People, Customer and Communications l l
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