About the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program     

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.  

This Opportunity  

The Content Coordinator will support the PLMSP media, stakeholder engagement and communications activities to facilitate the sustainable expansion of Pacific labour mobility, promote the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme to positively enhance reputation, and act as a critical information sharing link to labour mobility stakeholders in Australia, the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Working closely with colleagues across the PLMSP the position will coordinate engaging materials for audiences in Australia, the Pacific and Timor-Leste to inform and build understanding, influence perceptions, and enhance worker wellbeing.   

As an experienced team member, the Content Coordinator will support the upskilling of staff in content creation and other communication activities as required, and train or buddy more junior colleagues; as well as support the onboarding and training of project teams on communications related company policies and guidelines. 

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

The Content Coordinator will be responsible for:  

• Implementing the delivery of the facility’s communications and marketing strategy in collaboration with the communications team. 

• Developing engaging and accurate communication and marketing content for use in Australia and labour-sending countries – targeted to each stakeholder group, to educate, inform or influence. 

• Identifying good news stories and coordinate content gathering opportunities both in Australia and the Pacific, developing content into communications products.  

• Supporting the Communications team to execute country-specific marketing activities, where needed, including field visits, workshops and media events and maintain an understanding of regional contexts. 

• Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships across assignments.  

How to Apply 

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

Closing date: Sunday 10^th November 2024, 11.59pm AEST   

We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce to maximize our support. Ideally this position is to be based in one of our Pacific Partner countries. You must have valid country specific work rights to be considered for this position - visa sponsorship is not available. Salary is competitive and based on local labour standards. We encourage applications from candidates from Pacific Island countries, Timor-Leste, Australians living and working in the Pacific.  

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 PLMSP.HR@thepalladiumgroup.com