Job Description

Communications Coordinator |PATH

• Commencement: Aug 2026

• 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:

1. PHA’s more able to lead provincial health reform and manage effective, efficient, equitable and quality essential health services in selected provinces.
2. 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 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 supports the PATH communications team by managing event logistics, branding and assets, content and material production, as well as procurement and reporting tasks. Key working relationships include:

• Communications and Public Diplomacy Lead

• PATH Program Delivery and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) team members

• PATH Implementing Service Partner organisations’ communications personnel.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the communications team with content production across a range of spheres, including written, digital and design

2. Track communications delivery against PATH Workplan 2026 and other program requirements to ensure timely outputs

3. Work with the Communications Specialist to ensure communications materials are finalised, printed and disseminated on time for PATH events

4. Proofread and format reports and project documents to ensure alignment with Australian High Commission branding guidelines and PATH colours

5. Manage the PATH image bank, ensuring all multimedia files are stored and categorised appropriately, along with consent form

6. Provide relevant weekly media updates to Communications and Public Diplomacy Lead on trending topics and/or issues of interest/concern

7. Provide administrative and operational support to the Communications team, including scheduling meetings, coordinating quotations, print and merchandise orders, as well as travel and procurement processes

Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Team Leader and Communications and Public Diplomacy Lead.

Key Deliverables

Key deliverables include but are not limited to:

• Quality assured PATH communications content and products which align with AHC branding

• Up to date communications workplan

About You

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

Professional experience and skills

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a relevant communications or administration management role.

• Understanding of communications and public diplomacy and grasp of PNG’s media landscape

• Interest in communications, media and events

• 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

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: Monday 6 July 2026 (Mid-day, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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