Position Overview

The position sits within the Business Support team and provides digital content and copywriting advice as well as project support to the NNTT. The Digital Content and Project Support Officer works independently, as well as works effectively with as part of a team, for the timely completion of tasks.

This position would suit someone who is comfortable working within online and traditional media frameworks, enjoys working and communicating with a diverse range of people and has an exceptional writing and project skills and an eye for detail. The successful candidate will have relevant technical and writing competencies to assist in the creation of a range of internal and external material including copy for NNTT internet and intranet.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applying knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultural protocols and communication strategies specific to this audience, to develop and deliver high-quality copy material and other print and digital assets.
• Managing content from the design work produced by the Digital and Communications Officer’s to ensure consistency of the content “voice “across online and external collateral of products.
• Optimise digital content for NNTT website, intranet and SharePoint.
• Assist the Project Coordinators in the delivery of projects, briefings, reports or related activities that
• contribute to the support of the Tribunal’s core functions and responsibilities.
• Identify concerns and assist in the development of suitable solutions.
• Assist with the maintenance and ongoing development and improvement of the NNTT’s various
• digital, information and communications platforms and supporting processes.
• Display a high standard of compliance with organisational practices and procedures, including records and information management practices, and ownership of work.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
2. Possess an ability to communicate sensitively with and demonstrate cultural understanding of and with respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
3. Expert technical knowledge of copywriting, and proficiency in developing content that conveys clear and concise messaging across a broad range of channels.
4. Well-developed organisational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and monitor workflows and standards to meet tight deadlines.
5. Demonstrated oral and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels and the ability to build and sustain a network of positive working relationships with key people, internally and externally.
6. Proven abilities to act impartially and professionally, and operate within the boundaries of organisational processes, constraints and APS values.

Qualifications

Not mandatory but highly regarded Bachelor of Journalism or related tertiary education.

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Reagan Hull – Manager, Business Operations via mobile 0429 181 569 or by email: [email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal. If you have any issues with applying, please email [email protected]

Eligibility

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
2. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
3. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

NTT

This vacancy is advertised as an ‘identified position’ which means candidates are required to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills. Additional selection criteria are added to cover this, and successful applicants will be expected to provide a reference from an Indigenous referee, where possible, to confirm they can meet these requirements.

For further information about Identified Positions, please see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au) http://www.apsc.gov.au/managing-in-theaps/indigenous/identified-positions

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.

First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Application Close: Friday 15 August 2025, 11:30 pm (AEST)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.