Program Background
Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.
About DT Global
DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts works in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.
The Role
The Communications Coordinator will support the delivery of clear communications, highlighting Pacific Australia Skills’ achievements, impact, and learnings, and Australia’s support for skills and training to improve economies and livelihoods.
Roles and Responsibilities
- With the Communications Lead, support the outputs of communications activities in alignment with the Pacific Australia Skills Communications Action Plan to promote Australia’s role in the region.
- Support the Communications Lead to engage with partners to understand their communication priorities. This will require fostering positive relationships with government and non-government stakeholders and supporting a range of public diplomacy initiatives.
- Support positive relationships across the Pacific Australia Skills team, DFAT, and partners, and deliver a range of communication products for the program.
- Work with the DT Global Communications team and program team, and provide support to short-term consultants, as needed, to deliver communications and learning products, strategies, and other outputs for a range of audiences. These will include (but are not limited to): fact sheets, case studies, social media content, and meeting/conference materials.
- Ensure adherence to DFAT branding and style guidelines and accessibility good practice in all communications materials.
- Identify any risks (political, social, etc.) associated with media and communications and support the Communications Lead to manage and mitigate any identified risks.
- Deliver training on communications to program personnel and partners as needed.
- As a member of the program team, contribute to the integration of GEDSI, First Nation perspectives, environmental considerations, and other cross-cutting issues; fostering of a collaborative team; and measurement of results and production of reports.
- Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of Pacific Australia Skills.
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience with developing or coordinating the creation of communications across a variety of mediums, including photography, desktop publishing, graphic and web design, and social media.
- Attention to detail and ability to ensure high-quality communication products, including coherence in branding and marking, and incorporation of accessibility features.
- Experience developing and coordinating the creation of communication products for a range of audiences. Experience in the Australian and Pacific region and Timor-Leste settings is a plus.
- Demonstrated aptitude in convening stakeholders from multiple sectors for reflection and learning, and documenting and communicating outcomes.
- Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption, and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59 pm Fiji Time, Sunday 07 September 2025.
