Communications Coordinator Content PLMSP
Job Summary
Communications Coordinator - Content - PLMSP
Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program(PLMSP) Palladium
- Location: Brisbane (office-based hybrid)
- Contract: Fixed-term Full-time to September 2028
AboutPacific Labour Mobility Support Program
The Pacific AustraliaLabour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the AustralianGovernment that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) andTimor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific LabourMobility Support Programs (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of ForeignAffairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with supportto enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise thebenefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks fromlabour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP onbehalf of DFAT.
ThisOpportunity
The Communications Coordinator Content willhelp PLMSP tell accurate accessible and culturally informed stories about thePacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme. This role supports media stakeholderengagement and communications by producing written digital photo and videocontent for audiences across Australia the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
The role requires someone who is bothcreative and practical. You will need to find strong stories build trust withstakeholders capture quality photo and video content conduct media monitoringand turn complex information into clear engaging communications. You will workacross planned campaigns and responsive communications needs often withshifting priorities tight timeframes and approval requirements.
Working with children
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Key responsibilities include:
- Producing end-to-end communications content including story identification interviews writing editorials photography videography video editing post-production and media monitoring.
- Developing clear and engaging content for different audiences and channels including feature stories social media content video scripts information resources and marketing materials.
- Capturing high-quality photo video and interview content in field event and stakeholder settings including using professional camera kits in manual mode and adapting to outdoor shoots changing light audio needs and field conditions.
- Supporting campaign delivery media monitoring procurement approvals and general communications coordination as part of a busy communications team.
- Maintaining consent records filing naming conventions and digital image and video libraries so content is safe organised and easy to use.
- Working respectfully with program teams country teams workers employers and other stakeholders to identify authentic and culturally appropriate stories including through travel within Australia and internationally when required.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference (ToR) tolearn more about the role: Communications Coordinator - Content ToR
About you
We are looking for a thoughtful and practicalcommunications professional who enjoys creative work but also understands thediscipline needed in a corporate government-funded program environment. Thisrole will suit someone who takes pride in producing strong content can workwithin clear processes and approvals and is motivated by meaningful storiesabout people communities international development and Pacific labourmobility.
You do not need to have worked ininternational development before but you will need genuine interest in thesector the PALM scheme public purpose communications or government-stylework. We are looking for someone who wants a varied role where no 2 weeks arethe same with opportunities to research meaningful stories travel whenrequired and build a diverse content portfolio as part of a supportivecommunications team.
In your application and portfolio we willbe looking for evidence that you:
- Bring around 4 years experience in multimedia content production communications journalism videography photography video editing media monitoring or a related field supported by a relevant degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Have a strong portfolio that demonstrates clear storytelling across written photo video social or digital content.
Are confident capturing quality content in real-world settings including operating professional camera equipment in manual mode and adapting to outdoor shoots changing light audio needs and field conditions.
- Write and edit clearly for different audiences channels and purposes with strong judgement on tone accuracy and cultural context.
- Can manage competing priorities fast turnarounds and multiple projects while keeping files consent records naming conventions and approval steps organised.
- Are comfortable balancing creativity with brand consent safeguarding client and approval requirements and can work respectfully with diverse stakeholders and communities.
- Are available and willing to travel within Australia and internationally when required including to support field content capture and time-sensitive campaign needs.
We are committed to building a diversegeographically dispersed workforce to maximize our support. We encourageapplications from candidates from Pacific Island countries Timor-Leste andacross Australia. You must have valid Australian or country specific workrights to be considered for this position - visa sponsorship is notavailable.
We strongly encourage people withdisability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negativelyaffect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for usto work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If youwould like further information or assistance with this please contact
Pleasenote: This role involves working with children and the successful candidatewill be required to complete both apolicecheck and a Working withChildrenCheck as part of Palladiums commitment to being a child-safeorganisation.
How toApply
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Please submit your application onlineincluding your CV brief cover letter and a copy of your portfolio. Yourportfolio may be uploaded as a file or provided as a link to an onlineportfolio. Please ensure your portfolio shows examples of relevant writtenphoto video social or digital content where possible. Shortlisted candidatesmay be asked to complete a practical task such as a writing editing orpost-production exercise as part of the selection process.
Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:59PM AEST
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About Palladium
Palladium is a global leader in the designdevelopment and delivery of Positive Impact the intentional creation ofenduring social and economic value. We work with governments businesses andinvestors to solve the worlds most pressing challenges. With a team of morethan 4000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network ofover 35000 experts we help improve economies societies and mostimportantly peoples lives.
Equity Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity andinclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections ofsociety and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativitysuccess and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achievediversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receiveequal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personalcharacteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic backgroundage race gender identity and expression religion ethnicity sexualorientation disability nationality veteran marital or Indigenousstatus.
Should you require any adjustments oraccommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergentindividual or for any other circumstance please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss.
Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as the preventative action taken by Palladium toprotect our people clients and the communities we work with from harm. We arecommitted to ensuring that all children and adults who comeinto contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free fromabuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selectionprocess including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligenceprocess.
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