Global Health Communications Adviser
Abt Associates
- Canberra, ACT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support implementation of the Global Health Division communications strategy
- Develop communications material, including social media posts, speeches, blog posts and other material for various stakeholders
- Monitor social and other media to identify relevant material for amplification
- Provide public affairs and communication support for the Ambassador for Global Health, including supporting management of the Ambassador's Twitter/X account
- Identify opportunities for public diplomacy and support or lead on organisation of public events for the Global Health Division as required
- Maintain and update the website for the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security
- Act as back-up for the Global Health Communications Officer as required, including participating in meetings.
- Liaising with DFAT posts to provide communications support.
- Other duties as directed.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing communication products and platforms and public events.
- Knowledge and experience in both development policy and public service.
- Minimum of two years working in communications.
- A university qualification in communications or a related field.
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, including ability to write for web, social media, speeches and translating technical content.
- Website management skills, including basic administration and graphic design.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, specifically InDesign and Premier Pro and Photoshop.
- Highly organised and able to deliver to time constraints.
- Ability to work effectively in a small, flexible team and adapt to changing needs in the broader organisational context.
- Security clearance at or above NV1 is highly desirable. This is negotiable for the right applicant, provided they are prepared to undergo a baseline security clearance and potentially work towards an NV1 clearance.
- Fluency in English and demonstrated ability to express orally and in writing complex ideas in clear and simple language.
- Experience in a health for development setting and/or experience translating technical content into plain English.