City of Darwin is seeking an experienced Communications and Public Relations Officer to join its Communications and Marketing Team.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, this exciting role requires a candidate with experience in external communications to ensure the successful profiling of Council, its services, people and projects. The Senior Communications and Public Relations Officer will be a dynamic, driven and strong team player, who is able to prioritise competing tasks to meet strategic outcomes.

The successful candidate will possess a tertiary qualification in Public Relations, Communications or Marketing, a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, and proven experience in media engagement and the ability to prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate media strategies.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Melissa Reiter, Executive Manager on 08 8930 0516.

If you possess these skills and experiences, visit the Council website www.darwin.nt.gov.au and click on the careers quicklink to submit an application and resume.

Applications close 5pm Monday 29 January 2018

As part of Council's recruitment process, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment assessments, which may include a medical.

City of Darwin offers six weeks annual leave, district allowance, salary sacrifice options, and the opportunity for continuous professional development and learning.

Brendan Dowd
Chief Executive Officer