About the opportunity:

As the Executive Manager Marketing, Communications and Engagement, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to deliver key initiatives, strategies, activities and standards across the Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Community Engagement and Advocacy functions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, innovative and forward-thinking executive leadership team, supporting the delivery of our vision Darwin 2023 - City for People, City of Colour and our Strategic Directions.

About you:

This role would suit a highly experienced strategic marketing professional who has a strong background in community engagement. You are comfortable with consultation, problem solving, addressing community issues on public projects and dealing with controversial issues. You will have the ability to write strategic documents, reports, and correspondence, and discuss and present ideas with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent qualifications in a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years' demonstrated experience in a senior management leadership role with broad marketing and communications experience, including media, public relations, social media, brand management, communications (internal and external), advocacy and corporate affairs, community and stakeholder engagement, customer relationship and management systems.

To apply:

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the Position Description (jobs.darwin.nt.gov.au). Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Gemma Perkins on 08 8930 0670.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 25 September 2024.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.