Outreach and Alumni Lead, New Colombo Plan (NCP)
Location – Australia (ideally, Adelaide based)
Duration – 3 years
Applications close on Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
The Outreach and Alumni Lead is responsible for the Communications, Alumni and Engagement functions of NCP. The role will focus on delivering coherent and strategic engagement with NCP stakeholders to strengthen brand recognition, increase stakeholder engagement and effectively communicate program priorities and outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, support the Team Leader to lead and manage the NCP PSU in accordance with DFAT's policy settings, ensuring delivery is adaptive and responsive to emerging issues, risks and priorities.
Lead a strategic communications function to support program objectives.
Oversee delivery of targeted communications across social media, web and other channels, including content development, copywriting, video production and editing and coordinated campaign execution.
Operationalise the communications function through clear workflows, channel governance, performance metrics and platform analytics, using insights to drive continuous improvement and measurable results.
Oversee the Alumni team and contribute to the development and delivery of NCP Alumni strategies in collaboration with DFAT.
Drive initiatives such as Alumni Representatives and Alumni Network Leads, and co‐design and deliver targeted events aligned with NCP priorities.
Oversee planning and delivery of high‐quality events.
Lead continuous review of the Outreach and Alumni function, reflect on inputs and processes, providing recommendations on service delivery improvements, innovation, operational efficiencies and support reporting requirements.
About You
Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Substantial leadership experience in the field of communications, public diplomacy and/or stakeholder engagement, experience in the university, education or sector is favorable.
Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies and campaigns across social media, other channels and stakeholder communications.
Experience in working in alumni engagement is desirable.
Excellent leadership capability, including management of teams, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, supporting staff to deliver consistent, high‐quality work, and working collaboratively to meet delivery requirements including under competing priorities.
Proven ability to lead change and continuously improve service delivery, systems and processes.
Strong analytical capability, including setting and reporting on meaningful KPIs and using insights to optimise performance.
High level stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior government clients.
High level writing skills with the ability to adapt styles to different audiences and purposes, influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include socio‐economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
If you require adjustments or accommodations due to a disability or are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at acc••••••••••@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.
All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding‐focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
Employment Eligibility
This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in Australia. Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.
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