Communications Lead – PNG Ports Infrastructure Investment Program

About the role

Lead strategic communications for a high‑profile infrastructure investment program in Papua New Guinea, shaping its public diplomacy profile across the Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the PIIP communications strategy, including plans for individual ports, project activities and major events.
• Create high‑quality media content such as releases, speeches, social media posts, fact sheets, brochures, promotional videos and digital materials.
• Promote the program through public diplomacy and stakeholder engagement with AIFFP, DFAT, PNG Ports Corporation, Australian diplomatic missions and project partners.
• Build local communications capability by mentoring and coaching PNG Ports Corporation and other local partners.

Required profile

• At least five years’ experience in senior communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related role, preferably in international development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications strategies and produce engaging content across media, digital and social channels.
• Excellent writing, stakeholder‑engagement and relationship‑building skills, with experience working in the Pacific, Timor‑Leste or similar cross‑cultural environments.

Required skills

• Strategic communications planning
• Content creation for media, digital and social platforms
• Public diplomacy and stakeholder engagement