About the Opportunity:

An opportunity has become available to join the Marketing, Communications and Engagement team on a 12-month fixed term contract ending May 2026.

This role is responsible for the coordination of media relations, public relations and external communications to ensure the information on Council activities and services are promoted widely. The Public Relations and External Affairs Advisor will be required to develop and implement media and communications programming, ensuring it successfully profiles Council, its services, people and projects.

About you:

• You are confident and proactive in your approach to media relations.
• You are a self-starter with deep knowledge of the media landscape.
• Advanced in managing external communications and preparing written materials.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $104,792.188 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation. You also have access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% annual leave loading.

You will have:

• Diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Journalism.
• At least three (3) years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check.
• Valid NT Working with Children's Check (Ochre Card).

To apply:

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Alex Busch (Manager Marketing Communications and Engagement) on (08) 8930 0424 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au

Applications close on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

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