Communications And Engagement Officer - Permanent Full-Time at Council Jobs

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• Play a pivotal role in City of Darwin's marketing, communication and engagement activities
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits
• Full-time role in a supportive work environment

Welcome to City of Darwin! We're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. In joining us you will flourish in a dynamic environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces continual collaboration and innovation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a vibrant and proactive Communications and Engagement Officer to join our Marketing, Communications and Engagement team.

Reporting to the Manager Marketing, Communications and Engagement, you will provide advice and services to program areas across the organisation to meet City of Darwin's strategic objectives, and facilitate the development and implementation of marketing, communication and community engagement activities.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to assess opportunities for collaboration
• Providing copywriting and editing for internal and external communications
• Coordinating booking of advertising across a variety of channels, including traditional and digital media
• Ensuring programs meet and adhere to the City of Darwin brand, communication and procurement policies and guidelines
• Engaging and managing the outputs of consultants and creative service providers
• Evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of City of Darwin's communications, marketing and engagement activities.

Our Marketing, Communications and Engagement team is a critical part of our transformation agenda, working to achieve City of Darwin's strategic vision. The team works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Lord Mayor and delivers marketing, communications and media programs that inform the community about our programs, services and achievements and strengthen our reputation.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced communication and/or marketing professional with a flexible and positive approach. You will be outcome driven, and able to manage competing work priorities whilst delivering outcomes to a high standard. You are experienced in providing communications advice and services to various levels of an organisation, creating strong links with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally, you will have:

• A Diploma in Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification and/or experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in marketing, communication or community engagement roles
• Current NT Working with Children Ochre Card
• Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check

We offer a competitive salary plus superannuation (well above award wages), district allowance, and the option to access generous leave entitlements.

If you are a self-starter, innovative and thrive on no one day being the same, we would like to hear from you. Apply now.

Applications Close on 16 October 2025, at 5pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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.

Job Info:

• Company: Council Jobs
• Position: Communications And Engagement Officer - Permanent Full-Time
• Work Location: Darwin NT
• Country: AU

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