Join a program that shapes Australia's future engagement with the Indo-Pacific. If you're a creative, driven communications professional looking to contribute to meaningful international outcomes while working in a collaborative and purpose-led team, we encourage you to apply.

• Location - Australia (ideally, Adelaide based)
• Duration - 3 years
  

About Palladium

Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world's leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

About The Project

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) plays a key role in supporting the Australian Government's objectives in building Asia capability. It aims to lift the Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to undertake study, language learning and internships in the Indo-Pacific. The goal of NCP is NCP alumni contribute their skills, knowledge and networks to Australia's enduring engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. This is achieved through three complementary grants programs: the Scholarship Program, Mobility Program and Semester Program.

The NCP PSU is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM). The AAGSM provides operational and technical support services to DFAT's International Education and Scholarships Branch, with two End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs):

• EOIO 1 - Operational Support: High quality and efficient administrative and standard business support services provided to DFAT.
• EOIO 2: Technical Support: High quality, coherent, consistent and fit for purpose technical support services that also promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion outcomes throughout DFAT's international scholarship programs network.

The NCP Program Support Unit (NCP PSU) supports DFAT's New Colombo Plan Secretariat (NCS) with high-quality grant administration and management consistent with the principles of the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. Support service delivery includes end-to-end grants cycle and funds management, as well as technical support in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), alumni engagement, communications, events management, business sector engagement and risk management.

About the Role

We are seeking a Communications Officer to join the Outreach and Alumni team. This role plays a key part in delivering engaging, high-quality communications that support program visibility, strengthen brand presence, and connect with target audiences across the NCP lifecycle.

Working closely with the Outreach & Alumni Lead and Senior Coordinator, Communications, you will contribute to impactful campaigns and help bring the NCP story to life..

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the NCP Communications Plan, ensuring consistent and effective engagement across program activities
• Develop and adapt content across multiple formats, including newsletters, web content, social media, invitations, and digital campaigns
• Assist with the delivery of communications across digital platforms including social media, email marketing and websites
• Coordinate content inputs, approvals and publishing timelines in line with DFAT requirements and brand guidelines
• Source and curate user-generated content to enhance authenticity and audience engagement
• Support engagement with external providers (e.g. creative, photography, videography and merchandise suppliers)
• Provide communications support to events and alumni engagement activities as required
• Monitor and report on communications performance, including digital analytics
• Contribute to continuous improvement of communications processes, templates and systems
• Support broader program communication and administrative tasks as needed
  

Please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR) to learn more about the role, click here.

About You

You are a motivated communications professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. You bring strong digital communication skills and a keen eye for engaging storytelling.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, marketing or digital media
• Experience delivering digital communications and marketing campaigns
• Skills in content creation, including social media and short-form video
• Experience using content management systems, social media platforms and digital tools
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Ability to work within branding and policy frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised and adaptable approach to work

How to Apply

Click the "Apply Now" button and please submit your application online, including your CV and a cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in Australia. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Officer - Communications - New Colombo Plan enquiry via EthicalJobs and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.