Communications Advisor

Job Brief

Canberra, ACT (preferred), other locations in Australia considered, with some international travel required

**Location**

Canberra, ACT (preferred), other locations in Australia considered, with some international travel required

**Program background**

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) supports implementation of the Australian Government's climate change commitments under _Australia's International Development Policy_, in line with partner government priorities.
- CRC supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to increase climate investments, drive climate integration, and better address climate change and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.
- CRC incentivises funding towards gender-responsive, inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, particularly in the water, food, nature-based solutions, and energy sectors.
- DFAT has engaged DT Global to support the implementation of CRC through a Support Unit.
- For further information about CRC, please visit the following link on **DFAT website**.

**The Role**
- Communications and public diplomacy support are core service offerings provided by the CRC for DFAT bilateral and regional programs. The Communications Adviser will work directly with DFAT to:

- Support the development of climate diplomacy products and services to help showcase Australia’s climate action
- Communicate the impact of Australia’s climate change programs through liaison with Australian missions in the region and, when required, implementing partners
- Generate communications products/materials, including publications and social media content and/or commission local communications providers to produce these materials in-country
- Support the development and update of DFAT’s climate finance communications strategy.
- Contribute to promoting and mainstreaming Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in the delivery of all CRC activities, including communications.
- Other tasks and duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the CRC.

**About You**

**Essential Experience and Knowledge**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant field experience in communications, international relations, international development, or another relevant discipline.
- Experience working for the Australian Government or Australian Government funded development programs on communications.
- Experience producing a range of communication products and content, including social media
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong emotional intelligence, and intercultural skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organisation in a participatory way.
- Understanding of and commitment to GEDSI, Child Protection, Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

**HOW TO APPLY**

**Please submit**
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE Monday 12**th** May 2025 11.59PM AEST**

**About DT Global**

DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of almost 2,500 staff and experts work in over 100 countries. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. We meet communities where they are on the development spectrum and help them move to where they want to be. Together, we bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives around the world on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.