Department of Corrections – Alice Springs NT
Job descriptionAgency Department of Corrections Work unit Communications and EngagementJob title Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6Job type Full time Duration OngoingSalary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Alice Springs, DarwinPosition number 49129 RTF 342843 Closing 10/03/2026Contact officer Mario Fitirikkos on 08 8935 81*** or ***************@nt.gov.auAbout the agency https://corrections.nt.gov.au/Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=342843
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Primary objective
Provide advice to business units to ensure communications, marketing and digital services meet the government/agency's objectives; and facilitate the development and implementation of marketing, communication, and community engagement activities across the agency.
Context statement
The Communications Officer provides communication, marketing and digital support to the Department of Corrections in a complex operational environment.The role has a strong focus on developing and delivering multimedia content, including video, photography, graphics and digital assets, to support internal and external communication activities. The position works closely with business areas to translate operational information into clear, engaging and accessible content, while ensuring compliance with whole‐of‐government communication and branding requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Provide advice and support to Executive Directors, Directors and Managers in devising and implementing program communication strategies.
* Manage a broad range of communication projects and allocate resources to meet project outcomes, with a focus on planning and logistics, resource allocation, and consideration of political and stakeholder implications.
* Engage and manage consultants to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget.
* Ensure programs meet and adhere to Northern Territory Government branding, digital, communication and procurement policies and guidelines.
* Assist with coordination and maintenance of websites and update of social media content, in accordance with established strategies, policies and practices.
* Advise and coordinate publishing requirements including the production of corporate and business area publications.
Selection criteria
Essential
* Practical knowledge of communication and marketing processes, including producing contemporary quality publications, media monitoring, branding, event management, digital and social media, and advertising management.
* Experience planning and implementing communication and marketing projects, including knowledge of stakeholder engagement, and targeting a diverse range of audiences.
* Well-developed organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting workloads, while maintaining attention to detail.
* Ability to express ideas clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of clients.
* Demonstrated sound judgement in evidence-based decision making and problem solving, with the ability to think laterally.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including skills in networking, stakeholder engagement and influencing.
* Knowledge of a range of business management systems and processes, including procurement and coordination.
Desirable
* Experience using graphic and publishing programs (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator).
Further information
* The role may require out‐of‐hours work to support operational or media activities.
* Intra‐territory travel may be required.
* Flexible working arrangements may be considered in accordance with NTPS policies.
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