Communications and Public Diplomacy Adviser
Location: Brisbane (preferred), but flexible for anywhere in Australia
Full-time
2-year fixed term contract
Must have valid work rights in Australia
- Lead the communications and public diplomacy strategy for Australia’s humanitarian logistics capability across the Indo-Pacific.
- Shape compelling narratives, content and campaigns that showcase Australia’s humanitarian impact and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with DFAT and diverse partners to elevate the visibility, credibility and impact of humanitarian responses.
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
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The Program
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC) facilitates the timely, effective, and flexible delivery of the Australian Government’s humanitarian assistance and emergency relief program globally.
The program delivers responsive humanitarian supply chain solutions and supports emergency response efforts across the Indo-Pacific, helping save lives, alleviate suffering, and enhance human dignity during crises.
The opportunity
The Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC), based in Brisbane, is central to Australia’s rapid and coordinated humanitarian response across the Indo-Pacific. As the Communications & Public Diplomacy Adviser, you will play a critical role in shaping how Australia’s humanitarian efforts are communicated, understood, and valued.
You will lead the development and implementation of an integrated communications and public diplomacy strategy, ensuring all program communications are strategic, consistent, and aligned with DFAT priorities. Working closely with DFAT, program teams, and partners, you will drive high-quality storytelling, media engagement, and digital communications that amplify the program’s reach and impact.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and creative storytelling in a high-impact humanitarian setting.
Key responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of a dynamic communications and public diplomacy strategy that brings the program’s impact to life. You will oversee compelling storytelling across multimedia platforms, translate insights into engaging narratives, and drive meaningful engagement with DFAT, partners, and the broader humanitarian sector. From high-profile events and digital campaigns to media and crisis communications, you’ll ensure all outputs are culturally appropriate, compliant, and aligned with Australian Aid priorities, while using data and evidence to continuously strengthen reach, impact, and learning.
About You
You are a strategic and creative communications professional with a passion for humanitarian or development work. You bring strong storytelling capability and are confident working in complex, fast-paced environments with diverse stakeholders.
You are proactive, collaborative, and highly organised, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic communications for donor-funded or international development programs.
- Strong experience developing and implementing communications strategies, campaigns, and high-quality content across multiple platforms.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including multimedia content development.
- Experience working in cross-cultural environments and with diverse stakeholders.
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How to Apply
If this opportunity has sparked your interest and you have the skills and expertise required, please click the "Apply for job" button.
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 on 14th July 2026.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
We are a values led organisation committed to flexible working, wellbeing, and creating positive impact. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, trust, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about our purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We are committed to child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's 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, child safety, safeguarding, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We encourage people living with a disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
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Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Communications & Public Diplomacy (International Development)