Address Job description
Agency NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Media and Corporate Communications
Job title Media Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/07/2024
Salary $86,297 - $90,687 Location Darwin
Position number 16922 RTF 290644 Closing 07/03/2024
Contact officer Elle Arnold, A/Media Manager at elle.arnold@pfes.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=290644
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
The Media Liaison Officer is responsible for providing a Territory-wide internal and external media service for the NT Police,
Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) including informing the public of issues affecting the NTPFES and be responsible for
releasing important information directly to the public through various mediums including social media, especially during
emergencies.
Context statement
This is a central role in the media unit, responsible for the provision of accurate and timely information through a variety of
traditional and new media.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Respond to media enquiries in a timely manner and release accurate information directly to the public through social
networking sites, particularly during an emergency.
2. Participate in media campaigns and prepare media releases.
3. Prepare editorial for use in a range of internal channels and outlets.
4. Provide strategic advice on issues attracting media attention to ensure a professional interaction with the media.
5. Attend major crimes/incidents, including on an ‘on-call’ basis, coordinate media and support operational staff.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A strong understanding of local media requirements and emerging trends in social media.
2. Editorial writing skills with the ability to write informative media releases and feature articles.
3. Proven interpersonal, tact and diplomacy skills, and the ability to communicate with people across all levels.
4. Proven ability to work with minimum supervision, meet tight deadlines and organise competing priorities.
5. High standard of research, computer, social media and photographic skills.
6. Availability for ‘on-call’ rostering.
Desirable
1. Good understanding of the Territory political, cross-cultural and media environment and understanding of the Tri-
Service, its role and functions.
2. Experience in coordinating media conferences and dealing with emergency situations.
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.
