Address Job Description
Agency NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Media and Corporate Communications
Job title Media and Communications Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/07/2024
Salary $92,620 - $103,538 Location Alice Springs
Position number 39959 RTF 279830 Closing 05/03/2024
Contact officer Elle Arnold, A/Media Manager at elle.arnold@pfes.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=279830
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
This role offers valuable exposure to the breadth of work across the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) and its
strategic position within the NT Government (NTG) and the national law enforcement and emergency management landscape.
Media and Communications Officers work independently with business areas to establish communication priorities in support of the
NTPFES’ strategic and operational needs.
Context statement
This is a central role in the media unit, responsible for the provision of accurate and timely information through a variety of media
platforms to deliver the highest quality information to the community. This position operates in a fast paced environment, dealing
with challenging and sensitive topics, in conjunction with frequently changing deadlines and priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Respond to media enquiries, and prepare and disseminate accurate information to the public via media releases and social
media platforms, including public information messaging during crisis management situations.
2. Attend major incidents and coordinate the release of information approved by the relevant incident controller.
3. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, draft materials and gain approvals, particularly on
sensitive and complex matters.
4. Develop proactive media strategies to meet operational and corporate information needs.
5. Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and journalists.
6. Undertake media related administrative functions such as coordinating press conferences, media monitoring and media
training for internal staff across the agency.
7. Support team leaders in day-to-day management of team resources, including working on rostered ‘on-call’ basis.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A strong understanding of local media requirements and emerging trends in social media.
2. Experience crafting media materials using exemplary communications and creative writing skills.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
4. Proven ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
5. Ability to work outside of normal hours including ‘on-call’ support when required.
6. Proven political sensitivity, awareness and astuteness with high levels of integrity, discretion and confidentially.
Desirable
1. Good understanding of the Territory political, cross-cultural and media environment, and understanding of the tri-service’s
strategic priorities and functions.
2. Experience in coordinating media conferences and dealing with emergency situations.
3. Accreditation in Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS).
Further Information
The successful applicant must consent to a check by police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no
significant criminal history record, and hold a current NT Driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
