About City of Palmerston
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory’s youngest and second-largest city, a vibrant, family-friendly community where people come first. Known as a true “Place for People,” we are committed to delivering outstanding services and creating a city that thrives.
Joining our team means more than a job, it’s a chance to grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. Benefits include:
* A supportive, collaborative team culture
* Six weeks’ annual leave plus a paid Christmas/New Year shutdown
* Wellbeing allowance to support your health and lifestyle
* Professional development, training, and study leave
* Exciting career progression opportunities
Relocating from interstate? We’ve got you covered with a relocation allowance to make your move smooth and stress-free. Come be part of a city that values people, innovation, and community impact!
About the role
In this leadership role, you will craft and deliver innovative, modern communication strategies that connect with our community, stakeholders, and internal teams.
You’ll oversee a talented, multi-disciplinary team, guiding projects across marketing, public relations, social media, website content, and community engagement. Your expert advice will influence key organisational decisions, ensuring all communications align with Council priorities and policies. With a keen eye on digital trends, brand recognition, and community impact, you’ll lead initiatives that enhance Council’s reputation and deliver exceptional stakeholder experiences.
This is more than a managerial role, it’s an opportunity to champion a culture of continuous improvement, building team capability, agility, and accountability. You will foster collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance environment where “people are at the centre of all we do.”
If you’re passionate about shaping meaningful communications, driving positive change, and delivering results that matter, this role is your chance to make a lasting impact on our community while advancing your leadership career.
About you
You are an experienced communications and or marketing leader with relevant tertiary qualifications and at least five years’ experience in the field. You are passionate about innovation, and professional growth in teams and yourself. You inspire and guide high-performing teams, delivering strategic communication plans across digital, social media, content, and public engagement channels.
Highly organised and solution-focused, you excel at managing multiple priorities, building relationships, and turning complex challenges into practical, customer-focused outcomes. You have strong financial, HR, and organisational knowledge, with exceptional verbal, written, and public communication skills. Experience and qualifications in community consultation is highly desirable, helping you strengthen connections and deliver meaningful impact aligned with organisational goals.
Applications Close: 8 March 2026
Only those with the right to work in Australia can apply.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you have any questions about this role, please reach out to the Hiring Manager:
Becky Saywell, Executive Manager People, Customer and Communications I *************@palmerston.nt.gov.au I 08 8935 9***