Agency NT Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Planning and Preparedness Command

Job title Community Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Southern

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 16/11/2026

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Alice Springs

Position number 24219 RTF 355347 Closing 17/09/2026

Contact Officer Gemma Bellenger on 08 8946 4168 or [email protected]

About the agency www.pfes.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355347

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 To prepare the communities of the Northern Territory for the impact of hazards such as storms, floods, cyclones and tsunami through the development, support and maintenance of the NT Emergency Service (NTES) community engagement and awareness programs, displays and publications.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Contribute to the development of community engagement strategies.

- Design, develop and deliver NT hazard specific public education programs, displays and public briefings in culturally and

audience sensitive contexts, including schools, and aboriginal communities.




- Support and maintain NTES volunteer units to deliver local community education and engagement programs.
- Maintain accurate records of activities and evaluate effectiveness of community engagement initiatives.
- Work with stakeholders to develop, maintain and deliver school-based education programs to more appropriately reflect

current learning outcomes and coordinate delivery of programs.
- Undertake operational duties, as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and coordinate public engagement activities and programs tailored to diverse

audiences.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.

1. Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to communicate and negotiate with a

wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, and to successfully manage a wide network of relationships.
- Proven ability to communicate confidently with large and diverse audiences, including the ability to adapt messaging to suit audience needs.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications, with a working knowledge of government systems, records management systems and databases, and familiarity with web-based technologies, or an ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

1. Current open Northern Territory driver licence. Desirable

2. Certificate IV Training and Education (TAE) or similar.
3. Qualifications in marketing, project management, communications or public relations.
4. Knowledge and understanding of working in a volunteer setting.

Further information The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a criminal history and intelligence

data check. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position including public speaking, remote travel and supporting emergency response operations.

📌 Community Engagement Officer Southern (Alice Springs)
🏢 Nt Fire And Emergency Services
📍 Alice Springs