Community Engagement Officer/Lead – Northern Territory

About the role

The Community Engagement team works to strengthen two‑way engagement and knowledge sharing with communities across Australia, helping them prepare for and respond to natural hazards. As a Community Engagement Officer in the Northern Territory, you will lead and deliver engagement initiatives from planning through to evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement initiatives across diverse climates and hazard environments in the Territory.
• Partner with community organisations, emergency management agencies, and government partners, focusing on remote, First Nations, multicultural, transient populations and visitors.
• Collaborate with the Bureau's Hazard Preparedness and Response team in Darwin and contribute to national strategy and capability development.

Required profile

• Excellent relationship‑building skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptable, outcomes‑focused and comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in community engagement is essential; experience working with First Nations peoples is highly regarded.