- Drive strategic change across people, customer and communications
- Competitive Salary ($150,000 - $165,000 pa) plus private use vehicle
- Join a supportive, collaborative team that values wellbeing and growth
About City of Palmerston
City of Palmerston is Northern Territory’s youngest, second largest and fastest growing city. Known as a family-friendly hub and a “Place for People”, we place people at the centre of all we do by providing excellent services to the community.
Why Join us?
- Supportive team environment and culture.
- Six weeks' annual leave and paid Christmas/New Year shutdown.
- Wellbeing Allowance.
- Training, professional development, and study leave.
- Retention Bonuses.
- Career progression opportunities.
If you are currently interstate, don’t worry! We have a relocation allowance upon commencement of employment.
About the Role
This senior leadership role provides strategic direction across the People, Customer and Communications functions to support delivery of Council’s Community Plan and long-term objectives. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role drives collaboration, organisational transformation and a strong customer-centric culture.
The position leads contemporary people and customer frameworks, oversees Council-wide communications and marketing, and ensures clear, accessible engagement with the community. It provides strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Council, supports policy development, and champions a positive, high-performance organisational culture.
The role plays a key part in building workforce capability, employee engagement and continuous improvement, while contributing to corporate governance and senior-level Council activities
About you
To succeed in this role, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Communications or another relevant discipline and bring senior-level expertise in People, Customer and Communications. You are a strategic and visionary leader who drives high-performing teams and delivers real community impact, building collaborative relationships across government, industry and community stakeholders. With outstanding communication skills and commercial acumen, you have the ability to simplify complex issues, influence at every level, and foster a results-driven, customer-focused culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Applications Close: 11/01/2026
Only those with the right to work in Australia can apply.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you have any questions about this role, please reach out to the Hiring Manager:
Emma Blight - General Manager People and Place l emma.blight@palmerston.nt.gov.au l 08 8935 9930
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