Commencement: August 2025  Based in Port Moresby, PNG  Open to PNG Citizens only 

 

About the Program 

The PNG Australia Transition to Health (PATH) is a six and a half -year (July 2020-December 2026) health sector program funded by the Australian Government under the Papua New Guinea – Australia Partnership for Development. PATH supports the Government of PNG (GoPNG) to strengthen essential health service delivery in alignment with the National Health Plan 2021–2030. PATH is guided by the National Department of Health (NDoH), Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) and the Bougainville Department of Health (BDoH), who together are responsible for the delivery of health services across PNG. 

PATH’s most significant areas of service delivery support are tuberculosis, routine immunization and sexual and reproductive health. PATH is designed to simultaneously use its service delivery projects as an opportunity to build the capacity of PHAs and identify and address Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) issues in the sector.

PATH’s end of investment outcomes (EOIOs) are:

PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces. DFAT funded health services are demonstrating efficient and effective models of service delivery, influencing Provincial Health Authority (PHA) performance; and building sustainability by transitioning to PHA management in selected provinces.

PATH’s intermediate outcome (IOs) are: 

PHA Leadership – Leaders and Technical personnel in PHAs/BDoH are performing mandated functions Women in Leadership – Women in Leadership are increasingly influencing more equitable health sector decisions Essential Health Services – Increased delivery and coverage of selected essential health services

PATH is a locally led, adaptive, and politically informed program that seeks to maintain flexibility to respond to changing and local circumstances over the life of the program.

 

About the Opportunity 

The Communications Coordinator plays a critical role in the Communications Team by managing event logistics, branding and assets, material production, procurement and reporting tasks.

 

Key responsibilities 

The Coordinator will be responsible for:

Drafting written content in a variety of communication formats, including media releases, social media posts, newsletters and reports for review by the Communications Manager Attending relevant PATH events to take photographs and manage attendance Keeping the Communications Content Plan updated and ensure PATH’s published content in PNG is recorded the CPD tracker Producing quarterly communications progress reports, including key statistics and metrics, as well as relevant weekly media updates to management team Proofreading and formatting communications texts and reports Providing event planning and logistical support for PATH communications and PD events, including liaising with Australian High Commission and partner teams where necessary Managing the PATH image bank, ensuring all multimedia files are stored and categorised appropriately, along with consent form Supporting the team with administrative and operational tasks including scheduling meetings, coordinating quotations, print and merchandise orders, as well as travel and procurement processes. 

 

Key Deliverables

Key deliverables include but are not limited to:

Quality assured PATH communications content and products which align with Australian High Commission and PATH branding guidelines Up to date communications content plan, tracker and image bank Smooth and professional event planning and follow-up.

 

Key relationships 

Accountability and working relationships

Communications and Public Diplomacy Manager PATH Program Delivery and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) team members PATH Implementing Service Partner organisations’ communications personnel Other Abt program communicators in PNG

 

About You 

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. 

       Professional experience

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a relevant communications or administration management role

       Knowledge

Understanding of communications and public diplomacy Grasp of PNG’s media landscape Interest in communications, media and events 

      Skills and experience 

Demonstrated skills and experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),  Well-developed organisational and coordination skills, ability to plan and manage communication activities. Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands Well-developed, consistent interpersonal and relationship building skills including a record of effective collaboration in a communications role.

 

How to Apply

Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.  Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.  The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

 

We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Closing Date:  Sunday, 3 August 2025 (Mid-day, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT