Strategic Communications Manager for Pacific & Timor-Leste

First People Recruitment Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AIFFP is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Manager to lead communications across its infrastructure portfolio in the Pacific and Timor-Leste from Canberra. You will drive proactive campaigns, translate complex policy content into accessible narratives, and advise senior leaders to strengthen Australia’s public diplomacy objectives.

You will partner with investment teams and government stakeholders to deliver high-impact communications, manage risk, and measure outcomes for

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and delivering strategic communications strategies and campaigns.
• Strong writing skills across a range of audiences, including in partner countries.
• Experience managing media, reputational and stakeholder issues in complex environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Uses communications insights and analytics to inform decisions and improve impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated communications strategies and campaigns to build awareness of AIFFP's impact.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior executives and project teams.
• Develop strategic narratives translating complex infrastructure content into clear communications.
• Lead planning and product development for major announcements, Ministerial engagements, and milestones.
• Anticipate and manage emerging communications risks and provide timely responses.
• Build relationships across DFAT, government agencies, diplomatic missions and stakeholders.
• Draft and coordinate media releases, speeches, talking points, and digital content.
• Manage external communications providers and campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage and measure impact with data analytics.
• Foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration and capability development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Influence & communications

Team leadership

Job description

AIFFP is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Manager to lead communications across its infrastructure portfolio in the Pacific and Timor-Leste from Canberra. You will drive proactive campaigns, translate complex policy content into accessible narratives, and advise senior leaders to strengthen Australia’s public diplomacy objectives.

You will partner with investment teams and government stakeholders to deliver high-impact communications, manage risk, and measure outcomes for