Water Engagement Officer

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Six weeks of recreational leave

3 paid Christmas shutdown days

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northern Territory Government is seeking a Water Engagement Officer in Palmerston to lead stakeholder engagement and communications for water planning across the Territory. You will support the Adelaide River Water Allocation Plan and translate complex water concepts for a broad audience.

The role requires experience in stakeholder engagement, cross-cultural communication, and strong negotiation skills, with a current C-class driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering stakeholder engagement activities.
• Understanding of cross-cultural engagement in the NT.
• Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex water concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement activities aligned with IAP2 principles.
• Develop and deliver communication strategies for water planning across the NT.
• Build and maintain relationships with community, industry, government and Aboriginal stakeholders.
• Translate complex water management concepts into clear information for diverse audiences.
• Support consultation activities for the Adelaide River Water Allocation Plan.
• Contribute to culturally informed engagement approaches.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

IAP2 principles

Cross-cultural engagement

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualifications or relevant professional experience in project management, environmental science, communications

Tools

C-class driver’s licence

Job description

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $121,018 - $134,714

(including salary $102,505 - $114,282)

Water Resources - Water Planning

Palmerston

One full time vacancy fixed to 30/06/2028 is available

Shape the future of water management in the Northern Territory.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Water Engagement Officer to lead stakeholder engagement and communications activities supporting water planning across the Territory. This role will play a key part in developing the Adelaide River Water Allocation Plan, the NT’s first wetseason water allocation plan.

As the Water Engagement Officer, you will drive the water planning team’s stakeholder engagement program and help improve public understanding of water management across diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead stakeholder engagement activities aligned with IAP2 principles and develop and deliver communication strategies that support water planning across the Northern Territory. You will build and maintain strong relationships with community, industry, government and Aboriginal stakeholders, and translate complex water management concepts into clear, accessible information for a range of audiences.

You will support consultation activities for the Adelaide River Water Allocation Plan and contribute to culturally informed engagement approaches that strengthen understanding, participation and collaboration in water planning across the Northern Territory.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have strong knowledge and experience delivering stakeholder engagement activities aligned with IAP2 principles, together with a sound understanding of cross-cultural engagement in the Northern Territory. You will bring well-developed analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex issues.

A current C-class driver's licence, or the ability to obtain one, is required, along with a willingness to travel throughout the Northern Territory. Tertiary qualifications or relevant professional experience in project management, environmental science, communications or a related field will be highly regarded.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package, including 12% superannuation, six weeks of recreational leave, 3 paid Christmas shutdown days and 17.5% annual leave loading. Negotiable flexible work arrangements are available, and relocation assistance may also be offered.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career through a range of career pathways while experiencing the unique lifestyle and opportunities of the Northern Territory.

This is a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in the Top End. Palmerston is a vibrant regional hub just 20 km from Darwin, home to more than 37,000 residents, a regional hospital, schools and shopping centres. Close to Litchfield National Park, it offers an enviable tropical lifestyle with stunning landscapes, dramatic sunsets and a rich multicultural community spirit.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Debra Smith on 08 8985 8134 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 26895

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