About 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Development of a media strategy to grow demand for Timorese workers in Australia
- Identify good news stories and coordinate content gathering opportunities in Australia and Timor Leste
- Work with public diplomacy team to understand style and branding requirements
- Develop content into communications products
- Assist in monitoring media coverage on labour mobility
- Support in-country PLMSP team in marketing activities
- Manage procurement processes
- Management of social media platforms
- Communicating and safeguarding against potential reputational risks
Required Qualifications
- Degree in media, communications, journalism, marketing, international development or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years' relevant work experience
- Sound knowledge of labour mobility and PALM scheme
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Experience in digital media content development
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software
- Fluency in English, Tetun highly desired
- Willingness to travel domestically
- Website management experience desired
How to Apply
Please submit your application with cover letter and CV via this link.
