Description:
Engaging communities, building trust
Full-Time - Permanent Position (38 hours per week)
Local Government is well known for our commitment to work-life balance, and here at Barkly Regional Council we are no different. With no traffic to contend with on your daily commute and reasonable work hours Monday to Friday along with 6 weeks annual leave you will have no excuse for not committing to work-life balance.
About the Barkly Region
The Barkly Region covers more than 320,000 km2 stretching from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north. Located approximately 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs. Tennant Creek has a population of 3,252 and is the largest town in the region.
Living in the Barkly
Learn about the local cultural at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, spend the day kayaking at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann), or take a walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) or use your leisure time from work and take a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges. There is lots to discover in the Barkly Region. With some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia and easy access to several of Australia’s tourism icons. It’s safe to say your life will be a breeze whilst living in the Barkly.
Facilities
Tennant Creek has a well-stocked IGA and several other specialist retail businesses along with a number of cafes, pubs and clubs. Along with a private medical centre the Barkly region’s health needs are met with a 20-bed hospital located in Tennant Creek. Both a primary school and high school are located in Tennant Creek along with a new and modern Youth Centre.
About us
The Barkly Regional Council is the second-largest Local Government by land mass in Australia. The estimated population of the Barkly Regional Council is 6,316 spread over 7 communities (2 regional towns and 5 remote communities). Employing 250 staff, of whom 67% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we are committed to delivering services for residents of the region.
About the Role
As our Public Relations Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the Council’s communications and public engagement efforts. You will be responsible for managing media relations, producing high-quality publications, maintaining the Council’s website and social media platforms, and coordinating community events across the region.
This role requires travel to remote communities within the Barkly Regional Council area and occasional overnight stays.
The Essentials
• Experience in developing and implementing a successful media and communication strategy
• Experience in the provision of high-quality social media content, website management, and other communication mediums such as newsletters and public documents
• Ability to work with computer software packages.
• Current National Police Criminal History Check (within the last 3 months).
• Current Northern Territory Working with Children Check (Ochre Card).
• Current Driver’s Licence with 4WD remote area skills.
About You
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for different audiences.
• You have a proactive, creative, and strategic mindset withs strong attention to detail.
• You have the ability to plan and execute events, with strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
The Finer Details
• Full-Time position paying Level 8 Pay Point 1 of the Barkly Regional Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
• Annual Salary of $87,014.91 per annum ($3,346.73 gross per fortnight).
• Tennant Creek Zone Allowance of $1.89 per ordinary hour.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks paid with 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
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To apply for your new adventure, submit an Expression of Interest covering the Essential Criteria along with your up-to-date Resume to hr@barkly.nt.gov.au.
Need more information contact Hayley Sandstrom on 0498 046 888.
Applications Close 5:00 pm, Friday, April 4, 2025.
Barkly Regional Council requires that all applicants have a National Criminal History Check. You will be required to provide a recent National Criminal History Check prior to any offer of employment.
Barkly Regional Council requires the applicant to be able to produce or be able to obtain Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) prior to commencement.
Interviews may be scheduled before the closing date and as applications are received.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we are committed to
providing equal employment opportunities to everyone.
Any application from outside of Australia that does not clearly show that the applicant has full Australian working rights will be automatically rejected.