Media Officer (PLMSP – Palladium)

Project Overview:

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity to work in a highly skilled and professional communications team, the Media Officer will support general communications and administration requirements of the PLMSP and support engagement activities with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the team, bringing natural creativity and skills to work on basic graphic design, social media management, procurement, proof reading, digital filing and approvals.

This is a fixed term opportunity required for 4 years with possibility of extension.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Media Officer will:

• Assist with special projects, such as process improvements and implementing new policies and communications platforms or channels.
• Provide general administration support to the communication team.
• Develop client and stakeholder relationships internally and externally, liaising with operations and communications teams, all staff and partners to support communications procurement activities.
• Accept and value constructive feedback, support the onboarding and training of peers, and communicate with others in an inclusive manner.

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as administration, communications and/or media; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.
• Practical editorial, content or media experience, with demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Basic graphic design/presentation skills, e.g. producing and formatting PowerPoint and Word documents and reports, ensuring documents/content are accessible.
• Good working knowledge of content production using a range of channels/tools and software, e.g. Yammer, SharePoint, Microsoft suite, Adobe Creative suite (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign).
• Demonstrated administrative experience, ideally including procurement coordination, in a communications, marketing or media environment.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and communicating with a range of stakeholder groups (e.g., the Australian Government, private sector and the general public).

Applications close on Sunday 10th November 2024, 11.59pm AEST and will be assessed on a rolling basis.

This position is based in Brisbane, Australia. We are focused on building a diverse workforce to enhance our support and we welcome applications from Pacific Island and Timor-Leste candidates, as well as those living and working in Australia. You must have valid Australian work rights to be considered for this position – visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates who are willing to relocate for the position must do so at their own expense.

We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negatively affect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for us to work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If you would like further information or assistance with this, please contact HR.PLMSP@thepalladiumgroup.com

Please submit your a pplication online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

About Palladium – 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 governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.

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 ac hieve 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 accommodation 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.

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