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Exciting Home Based (Remote) role opportunity: Join the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform as a Communications Advisor

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Closing Date: 8 August 2026

Exciting Home Based (Remote) role opportunity: Join the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform as a Communications Advisor

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is seeking an experienced Communications Advisor to help strengthen the visibility, influence and impact of the Partnerships Platform and country programs across the Pacific.

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is looking for a suitably qualified individual or communications services provider with experience in government, international development organisations, or donor-funded programs, with strong skills in strategic communications, visual storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. Experience working in Pacific development contexts and donor-funded programs will be highly regarded.

About the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and stable development outcomes.

About DT Global

DT Global Asia Pacific aims to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, DT Global co-creates locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. DT Global brings together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, DT Global tackles complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

About the Role

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is hiring a suitably qualified individual or communications services provider to strengthen the visibility, influence, and impact of the Platform and its country programs across the Pacific. Working closely with the Senior Communications Officer and broader program team, the consultant/provider will deliver strategic communications advice and hands-on communications support, including content development, stakeholder engagement, public diplomacy communications, graphic design, and visual storytelling.

The role will support the development and implementation of communications strategies, production of high-quality communications and knowledge products, and the creation of engaging visual and multimedia content that showcases development outcomes and impact. The consultant/provider will contribute to strengthening the Platform’s communications function through strategic guidance, responsive communications support, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality communications products across the Platform and its country programs.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference and Selection Criteria for this position: https://tinyurl.com/bdp23yb6

About You

This role requires an experienced communications professional with expertise in strategic communications, public relations, graphic and visual design, and communications advisory services. You will have demonstrated experience delivering communications support for government, international development organisations, or donor-funded programs, including developing communications strategies, creating high-quality content and visual products, and engaging diverse stakeholders. Strong project management skills, excellent written and visual communication abilities, and experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams are essential. Experience with DFAT-funded programs, Pacific development contexts, and public diplomacy communications will be highly regard.

How To Apply

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform welcomes your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform. To submit your application, Please include:

Your resume detailing your work history relevant to the role;
A short response to the selection criteria noted above with a detailed budget outlining all costs associated with carrying out the assessment as outlined in the Scope of Services and Deliverables above.

Individuals or consultancies may apply to this request for proposal. Consultancies will need to identify individuals who are being proposed as part of your response to this request. Only applications submitted through the online portal, with all required documents, will be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 8 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform can make adjustments during the recruitment process for people with a disability. If required, please contact the recruitment team via email at [email protected] to discuss how the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform can support you.