Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager
Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
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Job Summary
Lead impactful communications for a program transforming lives through education and international collaboration.
Contribute to a world where people communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government businesses and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more informationplease visit our website
The opportunity
- Manila Philippines
- Full-time 12-month contract with the possibility of extension
- Open to Philippine citizens only
Australia Awards Philippines
The Australia Awards Philippines (AAP) supports the selection mobilisation and re-integration of Filipino Australia Award recipients. The investment will also support short courses fellowships and learning visits and facilitate ongoing engagement between Australia and Australian-educated Filipino alumni. AAP will strengthen bilateral cooperation by fostering people-to-people and institutional links between Australia and the Philippines.
The role
The Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager leads the strategic delivery of communications public diplomacy media and stakeholder engagement for Australia Awards Philippines. Working closely with DFAT the Australian Embassy and program stakeholders the role will strengthen understanding of the programs impact support AustraliaPhilippines relationships and ensure communications are engaging inclusive accessible and aligned with Australian Government and program priorities.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Australia Awards Philippines communications and public diplomacy activities.
- Develop and implement strategic communications engagement and promotional initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with DFAT government partners alumni media and key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic communications advice to senior leadership and support program visibility and reputation.
- Oversee communication products campaigns and content across digital media and event platforms.
- Monitor communications performance and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and program impact.
Selection criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualification in communications public relations journalism marketing international relations or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in communications stakeholder engagement public diplomacy or media management.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver communication strategies campaigns and engagement activities.
- Strong relationship management skills and experience working with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparing high-quality communication products.
- Strategic collaborative and adaptable approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results
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How to apply
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Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages) demonstrating how your qualifications experience knowledge skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.
Apply before 11:59pm AEST Sunday 20 September 2026
Why Tetra Tech International Development
As a leading development consulting firm Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the worlds most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust safety and well-being. Through unified systems flexible and supportive workplaces we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day.
Read more about our culture purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures genders abilities and experiences to apply.
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Tetra Tech has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (SEAH) child abuse and exploitation modern slavery and safeguarding related retaliation and this zero-tolerance extends to inaction. Tetra Tech is committed to being a child safe organisation and to promoting a culture that supports gender equality and addresses the gendered drivers of violence against women and children. It is committed to fostering a culture where we prevent and respond decisively and appropriately to harm against people and that all people are treated with dignity and respect irrespective of country project or office where we work. This will require compliance with Tetra Techs Safeguarding and other Codes of Conduct and our associated safeguarding policies (Child Protection and Child Safety Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and procedure and Modern Slavery. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory referee and criminal record checks prior to being appointed to any position.
Tetra tech does not charge money or any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process (this includes applications interviews meetings processing administration service and training). Tetra tech will never ask for your sensitive information such as bank account or other login details including username or password.
Project opportunity
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Education (International Development)
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology
