Placemaking Officer

We currently require a permanent, full-time Placemaking Officer to work in the Planning and Place team, starting immediately. The role involves providing high-level project management and administrative support. The team is one part of the Growth and Economic Development Program Area.

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Typical duties:

Working at the Civic Centre, the position will undertake duties such as, but not limited to:

• Delivering place and liveability projects, under the Movement Strategy and Place and Liveability Plan
• Preparing project briefs, tenders and funding applications with proactive support.
• Managing events and projects: bookings, branding, workshops, invoices and logistics coordination.
• Conducting community consultation and respond to feedback with relevant project information.
• Creating digital content for place and liveability initiatives, for marketing, engagement and communications.
• Drafting reports, correspondence, policies, and research with precision and continuous improvement focus.

About you:

We would like someone who has:

• A creative, positive attitude
• Great organisational and time management skills;
• Competent project management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $81,784.36 per annum plus superannuation 12% (For employees under EA) As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Doug Fotheringham on 08 8930 0528 during business hours.

We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close 5 pm on 15 January 2026.

Only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.