Location: Parliament House, Darwin, Northern Territory

About the role:

This role is responsible for delivering strategic and high-quality communications that support the Minister’s priorities and public engagement activities. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will develop media, digital and social media content, provide expert writing and editing support, manage media enquiries and stakeholder relationships.

You will identify proactive media opportunities, coordinate announcements, communication activities and prepare media releases, statements, speeches, talking points and other communication materials. You will monitor media and emerging issues, provide timely advice, contribute to crisis communications responses, while working collaboratively with ministerial staff, government agencies and key stakeholders to ensure consistent, accurate and effective messaging across all communication channels.

To be considered for the role, you will have:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare transparent, concise and engaging public communication materials across a broad range of topics and platforms.





Proven experience providing strategic communications and media advice.

A strong understanding of the media landscape, news cycle, public relations and social media engagement strategies.

Demonstrated the ability to develop and implement strategic communication and media management initiatives.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively with Ministers, senior executives, government agencies, consultants and the media.

Strong judgement, sound decision-making skills and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality.

A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

A high level of integrity, discretion, professionalism and teamwork.

A current C Class Driver Licence.

Experience working in a government, ministerial or political environment will be highly regarded.

2. a cover letteraddressing how you meet the requirements of the role.

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