Company Overview:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

​The Communications Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the delivery of the Support Unit communications strategy to increase awareness and understanding of the program, its services and results among relevant stakeholders. The Communications Manager will work closely with the Support Unit team and DFAT to produce relevant, accurate and creative materials to showcase the project.

Tasks will include maintaining the Support Unit website, story identification and writing, video and copy editing, and producing communications products such as factsheets, newsletters, webinars, technical case studies and social media content for DFAT. ​The position will focus on supporting DFAT’s climate change and disaster communications and public diplomacy.

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in communications;
• Communications experience in, or a demonstrated contemporary knowledge of, international development, particularly relating to climate change resilience and disaster risk reduction and the Pacific;
• Knowledge of DFAT, the Australian aid program, and relevant Australian Government policies and strategies;
• High-level writing, editing and proofreading skills;
• Experience in writing and content production for a range of stakeholder groups; and
• Proven ability in thinking and working politically.