Senior Coordinator, Communications- New Colombo Plan (NCP)
Are you an experienced Communications professional ready to raise the profile of one of Australia’s most prominent international education initiatives? In this senior role, you will deliver high-impact, digitally sophisticated communications that align strategically with the priorities of the New Colombo Plan.
- Location – Adelaide, Australia
- Duration – 3 years
- Applications close on Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
About Palladium
Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.
About The Project
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) plays a key role in supporting the Australian Government’s objectives in building Asia capability. It aims to lift the Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to undertake study, language learning and internships in the Indo-Pacific. The goal of NCP is NCP alumni contribute their skills, knowledge and networks to Australia’s enduring engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. This is achieved through three complementary grants programs: the Scholarship Program, Mobility Program and Semester Program.
The NCP PSU is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM). The AAGSM provides operational and technical support services to DFAT’s International Education and Scholarships Branch, with two End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs):
- EOIO 1 - Operational Support: High quality and efficient administrative and standard business support services provided to DFAT.
EOIO 2: Technical Support: High quality, coherent, consistent and fit for purpose technical support services that also promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion outcomes throughout DFAT’s international scholarship programs network.
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The NCP Program Support Unit (NCP PSU) supports DFAT’s New Colombo Plan Secretariat (NCS) with high-quality grant administration and management consistent with the principles of the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. Support service delivery includes end-to-end grants cycle and funds management, as well as technical support in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), alumni engagement, communications, events management, business sector engagement and risk management.
About the Role
The Senior Coordinator Communications will enhance the delivery of communications and engagement activities for the NCP, with a focus on digital communications. They will develop and deliver high-impact, digitally sophisticated communications that align strategically with NCP priorities, strengthen brand visibility and reach priority audiences at each point in the annual program cycle to attract applicants and foster sustained alumni engagement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Guided by NCS and the Outreach and Alumni Lead, develop Communication Plans and maintain the calendar of activity, coordinating content inputs to support consistent and effective audience engagement.
- Develop content and copy, edit and adapt digital communications and campaign materials, including bulletins, news stories, short-form videos, and photos tailored to different audiences and messaging priorities.
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of digital communications across digital media channels and platforms, including social media, email direct marketing and websites, supporting campaign rollout in line with program activity cycles, brand guidelines and NCP priorities.
- Leverage user-generated content to support authentic, timely and audience-focused communications, and optimise reach and engagement.
- Coordinate content inputs, moderation requirements, publishing deadlines, in line with DFAT requirements and agreed approval protocols.
- Support the Communications Officer in content production, platform coordination and routine optimisation of social media posts and campaigns.
- Actively contribute to the management of professional communications service providers as required (e.g. editing, graphic design, photography, videographers, merchandise providers etc.).
- Monitor and analyse digital and social media performance, report on communications outcomes to identify issues and opportunities, and support the development and upkeep of systems that track and record communications content.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR) to learn more about the role, click here.
About You
The potential candidate should have:
- Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience in communications, digital media, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in a communications role in the government or education sector highly desirable.
- Proven experience in leading, coordinating and delivering successful digital communications and marketing campaigns.
- Proven experience in producing high quality, professional content for a range of communication products and audiences.
- Experience using software tools for producing and editing creative content, including short form videos for social media
- Experience working with web content management systems, online platforms, and social media.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload and produce materials within deadlines, with strong project management skills and advanced attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication, and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve high-quality communications and promotional outcomes.
- Demonstrated sound judgement and ability to work within and apply communications and branding guidelines and policies appropriately, including implementing and adapting to policy changes.
How to Apply
Click the "Apply Now" button and please submit your application online, including your CV and a cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in Australia. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.
About Palladium
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.
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 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.
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