Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager
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 information please 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 program’s impact, support Australia–Philippines 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 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. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400.
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 Tech’s 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.
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Project opportunity
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Education (International Development)