Strategic Ministerial Communications Advisor

NT Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet is seeking a communications professional to deliver strategic, high-quality content across media, digital and social channels. You will develop clear writing and editing support, manage media enquiries and foster strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced government environment.

You will identify proactive media opportunities, coordinate announcements and prepare media releases, statements, speeches and talking points, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience providing strategic communications and media advice.
• Strong understanding of media landscape, news cycles and social media strategies.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic communication and media initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with Ministers, senior staff and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic, high‑quality communications supporting ministerial priorities.
• Develop media, digital and social content and provide writing/editing support.
• Manage media enquiries and stakeholder relationships with discretion.
• Identify proactive media opportunities and coordinate announcements and materials.
• Prepare media releases, speeches, talking points and crisis communications responses.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal comms

Strategic communications

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communication

Job description

NT Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet is seeking a communications professional to deliver strategic, high-quality content across media, digital and social channels. You will develop clear writing and editing support, manage media enquiries and foster strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced government environment.

You will identify proactive media opportunities, coordinate announcements and prepare media releases, statements, speeches and talking points, while contributing to