Job description
Agency Attorney-General's Department Work unit NT WorkSafe
Job title Communications and Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 03/07/2026
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin
Position number 23913 RTF Closing 01/02/2026
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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
Assist in the development and implementation of communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement activities to assist people in
understanding their obligations under the legislation administered by NT WorkSafe.
Context statement
NT WorkSafe is responsible for assisting businesses and workers understand their obligations under work health and safety, dangerous
goods, electrical safety, and rehabilitation and workers compensation laws in the Northern Territory. This position supports the
Communication Manager to provide communication and marketing services and requires high attention to detail, the ability to work within
a small team and work independently when required.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with the development and implementation of marketing and communication activities in consultation with the Communications
Manager.
2. Assist with the coordination and management of internal and external NT WorkSafe events, including national events such as National
Safe Work Month, as well as providing onsite event support such as venue setup and pack-down, managing registrations, liaising with
presenters and/or suppliers and handling any enquiries.
1. Coordinate the publishing, advertising and media monitoring requirements of NT WorkSafe.
2. Assist with the drafting, editing and publishing of content, including news items, incident information releases, safety alerts and videos
on NT WorkSafe's digital platforms.
5. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Provide support to other NT WorkSafe business units as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated practical knowledge of communication and marketing processes, including experience in developing and implementing
communication and marketing projects, as well as coordinating advertising and events.
2. Demonstrated writing skills and experience in developing content for a range of target audiences and communication channels,
including translating legal and technical information into plain English.
3. Well-developed organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting workloads, while maintaining
attention to detail.
4. Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with a range of
stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated experience in working effectively as part of a small team, with the ability to work independently when required, and
exercise initiative.
6. Demonstrated experience in desktop publishing, applying brand guidelines and the ability to use related graphic design applications.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or related discipline.
2. Experience in publishing on digital platforms such as YouTube, Vision6 and Eventbrite.
3. Current NT Drivers Licence.
Further information
After hours work will be required from time to time to assist with the coordination and management of external events, this may include
the requirement to travel to remote locations that may include overnight stays as required.