Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Help showcase Northern Territory business, industry and projects.

ICN NT is seeking a Communications & Marketing Specialist to join our team on a flexible part-time basis.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of communications and marketing for a respected Territory organisation that works at the intersection of industry, government and major projects. You'll create compelling content, promote local opportunities, success stories and help strengthen the profile of Northern Territory businesses and industry.

Working closely with the CEO and General Manager, you'll enjoy genuine flexibility, autonomy and variety while making a meaningful contribution to economic development across the Territory.

About Us

Industry Capability Network Northern Territory (ICN NT) is a not-for-profit organisation, with 14 Darwin-based staff, that connects Territory businesses with project opportunities. We work with major projects, government and industry to promote local capability and support economic development across the Northern Territory.

We are passionate about growing local industry, supporting major projects and helping Territory businesses find opportunities.

About the Role
This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll be responsible for planning, creating and delivering communications and marketing activities that strengthen ICN NT's profile and engagement with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing ICN NT's LinkedIn presence and social media content

• Developing and scheduling engaging communications content

• Producing our newsletter and business showcase stories

• Maintaining a communications calendar and content pipeline

• Supporting event promotion and stakeholder engagement activities

• Creating marketing collateral and promotional materials

• Monitoring engagement analytics and communications performance

• Coordinating content approvals and managing communications priorities

• Maintaining brand consistency across all communications channels

• Identifying opportunities to increase awareness of ICN NT and the projects we support

About You

We're looking for someone who is a strong communicator, highly organised and enjoys working collaboratively across a team to gather information, develop content and achieve shared outcomes. You will be proactive in building relationships, seeking out stories and working with colleagues to translate information into engaging communications.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in communications, marketing, public relations or stakeholder engagement

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills

• Experience managing social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn

• Experience creating newsletters, digital content and marketing materials

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Experience using platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp and website content management systems

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders

• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment and engaging with colleagues to source information, identify stories and develop content

• A proactive approach to communication, with the confidence to engage with team members and stakeholders to gather information and keep projects moving

While not essential, the following experience will be highly regarded:

• Experience working in industry or government

• Understanding of the Northern Territory business and industry landscape

• Basic photography, videography or graphic design skills

• Experience using Adobe InDesign or similar design platforms

What We Offer

• Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility to negotiate hours for the right candidate

• Genuine flexibility in how your hours are structured across the week, within our standard operating hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm

• The opportunity to take ownership of ICN NT's communications and marketing activities

• Direct access to and collaboration with senior leadership

• Varied, meaningful work that supports Northern Territory businesses, major projects and industry development

• Exposure to key stakeholders across industry, government and the business community

• Professional development and learning opportunities

• A supportive, collaborative and values-driven team environment

• The chance to make a visible impact by promoting local success stories and strengthening the profile of Territory industry

Interested?

If you're a strong communicator who enjoys creating engaging content and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

For further information, including a copy of the duty statement and details about the role's responsibilities and expectations, please contact Emma on (08) 8922 94***or email ***********@icnnt.org.au.