Communications and Engagement Officer

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DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Agency

Department of the Legislative Assembly Work unit People, Performance and

Culture

Job title

Communications and Engagement Designation Administrative Officer 6

Officer

Job type

Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary

$99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin

Position number

49647 RTF 348768 Closing 08/06/2026

Contact officer

Mike Smiler, A/Director on 08 8946 1451 or ***email_hidden***

Agency information www.parliament.nt.gov.au

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.

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348768

Our values

Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage

Primary objectives

To lead the development, delivery and evaluation of strategic communications, digital engagement and public

information initiatives that enhance understanding of the Legislative Assembly’s work and strengthen engagement

between the Parliament and the Northern Territory community.

Context statement

The Department of the Legislative Assembly provides the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, its Members

and Committees with quality and timely support for the operation of the Parliament, Parliamentary Committees, the

Parliament House precinct, and Electorate Offices (and staff).

The People, Performance and Culture Unit provides support and advice to MLAs, electorate office employees, and

DLA managers and staff across human resources, work health and safety, corporate communications, and related

administrative functions that support the effective operation of electorate offices and DLA business units.

Key responsibilities

1. Deliver strategic communications advice and lead the development, implementation and evaluation of internal

and external communication projects and strategies for the DLA.

2. Develop and execute a social media strategy, oversee platform management, including content planning and

creation, and collaborate closely with work units to ensure cohesive messaging.

3. Provide informed guidance on campaign planning and delivery to raise community awareness of the

Assembly’s work and strengthen engagement between the Assembly and the public.

4. Manage the organisation’s website and social media channels to ensure accurate, timely and accessible

information.

5. Provide advice and briefing notes to the Clerk on media enquiries.

6. Manage the department’s corporate branding and suite of corporate stationery and templates.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Strong understanding of contemporary principles, practices and trends across communications, marketing,

public relations, social media and related fields.

2. Strong cultural capability and demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities, including

adapting messaging to be culturally appropriate, accessible, and inclusive.

3. Extensive experience delivering complex, multi‑channel communications projects, including campaigns,

launches, publications and exhibitions.

4. Skilled in digital communications and social media, with experience developing content plans and

implementing best‑practice approaches.

5. Experienced in designing, executing and assessing digital and social media campaigns.

6. Well‑developed communication and organisational abilities, supporting effective teamwork, management of

competing deadlines and performance under pressure.

Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)

www.parliament.nt.gov.au

7. Proven capability in providing strategic communication advice, as well as high‑quality writing, editing and

proofing services.

8. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in environments requiring sensitivity, discretion, impartiality,

integrity and strict confidentiality.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, such as communications or marketing.

2. Knowledge of parliamentary systems, including the operation of parliament and Inter-Parliamentary protocols.

Requirements for selection and undertaking the role

• Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will be

required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal history,

conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer work.

• The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an

applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

• Access to recreation leave will be restricted during parliamentary sitting periods.
• The position is based at Parliament House.
• The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related contact outside

of normal work hours.