Public Diplomacy Manager - Strongim Wok Long TVET

Fixed term contract up to 31 December 2027 (with possible 2 year extension) Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Open to PNG national candidates only About PalladiumPalladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 2,000 employees operating in 75-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.About PNG-Australia Strongim Wok Long TVET (SWLT)The Papua New Guinea (PNG)–Australia Strongim Wok Long Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SWLT) program is a new Australian Government investment that will be working in partnership with PNG to strengthen its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. Aligned with PNG’s national priority to build an educated and skilled workforce for resilient economic growth, SWLT aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of skills development. The program will work closely with TVET stakeholders and select technical colleges to grow the number of skilled individuals with industry relevant skills.This OpportunityAs Public Diplomacy Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of SWLT’s communications and public diplomacy activities, helping to showcase SWLT in an engaging way, to raise awareness of Australia’s support for PNG’s TVET sector, and to draw public attention to TVET education as a successful pathway to in demand careers.This Will Include Leading the implementation and ongoing refinement of the SWLT Public Diplomacy Strategy and workplan Using effective stakeholder engagement to maximise reach, including collaborating with key TVET stakeholders and media partners Developing and managing communications content across digital, print, and event platforms Overseeing media relations, public engagement tracking, and impact reporting to support ongoing public diplomacy initiatives as well as SWLT MEL efforts Supporting event planning and logistics for public diplomacy campaigns for SWLT, DFAT, and TVET stakeholders as required Providing leadership to the Public Diplomacy Coordinator and contributing to a learning, inclusive, and climate-conscious office culture Upholding gender equality, disability and social inclusion, safeguarding, and SWLT principles in all aspects of work About YouYou will have experience: Delivering effective communications and marketing campaigns, with past experience in private sector or with donor funded programs Writing, editing and storytelling Using a range of communications and public diplomacy modalities and the hardware and software needed in their creation including: Social media platforms and content Videography Photography Visual graphics – charts, animations, infographics Newspaper and TV news ready content Planning and coordinating events Additional Key Requirements Include An understanding of the political and cultural context in PNG with the ability to work respectfully with partner government counterparts Proven ability to work with MEL frameworks or communication monitoring tools Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues and providing positive and constructive support that enables them to learn and grow Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team Experience and/or knowledge of the TVET or higher education sector in PNG would be advantageous Please note: This role is being advertised early in the program’s inception phase. Some aspects of the role may be revised before or shortly after commencement. Any changes will be discussed and agreed upon between Palladium and the successful candidate.To ApplyPlease submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.Closing date: Monday 17th November 2025, 11.59pm AESTEquity, 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 accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com 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.