ABOUT PACIFIC TRADE INVEST AUSTRALIA

Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia drives trade, investment and tourism opportunities for Pacific businesses, acting as the region’s lead private sector promotion agency. At the heart of PTI Australia’s mission is a commitment to improving livelihoods across the Blue Pacific by enabling decent work and fostering sustainable economic growth.

PTI Australia is part of the global PTI Network, with offices in China, Europe, Japan and New Zealand. The Network operates under the mandate of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), supporting 16 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

As an agency of PIFS, PTI Australia is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an early-career Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team in Sydney.

This is a full-time role, with a flexible working arrangement of three days in the Sydney CBD office and two days from home. This is a hands-on development role, with opportunities to build capability across multiple areas of marketing and communications.

Experience and salary: This role is well suited to an early-career professional looking to build their skills across digital communications, content and campaigns within an international, Pacific-focused organisation. The role offers a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support delivery of PTI Australia’s social media content, including drafting posts, scheduling and basic analytics tracking.
• Contribute to written content across newsletters, website updates, reports and campaigns.
• Assist in coordinating the Pacific Focus newsletter and other publications.
• Support digital campaigns and stakeholder communications, including eDMs.
• Maintain website and CRM content with guidance from the team.
• Track media coverage and assist with reporting.
• Provide support in the delivery of events (virtual and in-person), including communications and follow-up.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An early-career professional.

• Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Confidence using social media and digital platforms.
• An openness to learning about artificial intelligence and its role in modern communications practice, with a willingness to develop your understanding alongside the organisation as PTI Australia embraces new technologies.

• A proactive, organised approach and willingness to learn.
• Interest in international business, trade, or the Pacific region.
• Comfort working across cultures and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience or understanding of the Pacific Islands region is highly regarded.

WHY JOIN PTI

• Global exposure early, work across countries, markets and cultures
• Genuine growth pathway with training, mentoring and a dedicated development budget
• Travel opportunities as the role grows across the Pacific Islands
• Join an impact‑driven and commercially minded organisation that values initiative
• High‑profile projects with real economic impact across the Pacific Islands
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive team that supports learning
• Flexible working (hybrid model) and a clear pathway for the role to grow over time.

For any questions, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Marketing and Communications Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.