Job Description
Agency: NT Police
Work Unit: Media, Corp Comms and Engagement Division
Job Title: Media and Communications Officer
Designation: Administrative Officer 6
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Salary: $96,620 - $107,721
Location: Alice Springs
Position Number: 39959
RTF: 308059
Closing: 03/11/2024
Contact Officer: Elle Arnold, A/Media Manager at
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
Information for Applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies.
Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities.
For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, visit the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
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:
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.
Attend major incidents and coordinate the release of information approved by the relevant incident controller.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, draft materials and gain approvals, particularly on sensitive and complex matters.
Develop proactive media strategies to meet operational and corporate information needs.
Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and journalists.
Undertake media-related administrative functions such as coordinating press conferences, media monitoring, and media training for internal staff across the agency.
Support team leaders in day-to-day management of team resources, including working on a rostered 'on-call' basis.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
A strong understanding of local media requirements and emerging trends in social media.
Experience crafting media materials using exemplary communications and creative writing skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Proven ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work outside of normal hours including 'on-call' support when required.
Proven political sensitivity, awareness, and astuteness with high levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Desirable:
Good understanding of the Territory political, cross-cultural, and media environment, and understanding of the tri-service's strategic priorities and functions.
Experience in coordinating media conferences and dealing with emergency situations.
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 the ability to obtain.
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