Communications Manager

Responsibilities

The Communications Manager provides specialist support to deliver high-quality communications products, public diplomacy activities, and stakeholder engagement for the KINETIK partnership. The role involves collaborating with technical teams and external partners to ensure all communications are aligned with program objectives, branding guidelines, and strategic goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant tertiary qualification and possess at least eight years of professional experience in communications, media, or international development. Proficiency in digital content creation, video editing, and strong bilingual communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia are essential.

Skills

• Communications strategy
• Public relations
• Digital content creation
• Video editing
• Social media management
• Media relations
• Stakeholder engagement
• Copywriting
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Visual communication
• Project management
• Content management systems
• Graphic design
• Public diplomacy
• Event management

Benefits

• Professional development programs
• Collaborative work environment

About this role

Communications Manager

About KINETIK
KINETIK, the Australia-Indonesia Climate and Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, supports Indonesia to deliver and strengthen sustainable infrastructure, drive green economic growth, mobilise climate-aligned investment, and advance low-emissions and climate-resilient development. Working with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) and a broad network of public and private partners, the program seeks to expand investment in sustainable infrastructure while ensuring the inclusion of local communities (locally-led development), particularly women, girls, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.
KINETIK contributes to three inter-related End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):
1. Climate resilience: Investments from government, private and community actors increasingly contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation in Indonesia.
2. Innovative financing: GOI increasingly uses diverse, innovative and high-quality financing to support inclusive, climate-resilient development.
3. Sustainable infrastructure: GOI delivers sustainable and resilient economic infrastructure, particularly in water, transport and energy, that meets the needs of communities, including women, people with disabilities and marginalised groups.
The program builds on long-standing Australia-Indonesia cooperation in infrastructure and climate policy. It promotes locally led development, digitalisation, innovation, integrates gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and works with development finance and private sector partners to mobilise investment and support sustainable infrastructure systems across sectors including energy, water, sanitation and solid waste management, and sustainable transport.
KINETIK is supported by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and implemented by DT Global.
About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.
For more information, please see www.dt-global.com
The Role
The Communications Manager provides specialist communications support across the KINETIK partnership, contributing to the delivery of high-quality communications products, public diplomacy activities, stakeholder engagement, and events that communicate KINETIK's objectives, achievements, partnerships, and lessons. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, the Manager works closely with technical teams across KINETIK's functions, delivery partners, DFAT, Government of Indonesia counterparts and Australian Public Service partners to produce clear, compelling and accessible communications materials. The role supports integrated communications planning across the program, ensuring communications products are timely, accurate, audience-appropriate and aligned with KINETIK's Communications Strategy, DFAT requirements, DT Global standards and Australian Government branding guidelines.
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About You
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
1. Qualifications and Professional Experience
Relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.
At least eight years of relevant professional experience, preferably in government, media, international development, infrastructure or other complex policy environments.
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering communications activities and producing high-quality content for diverse audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, including strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities.
2. Digital Content Creation and Social Media
Demonstrated ability to independently plan, film, edit and produce professional short-form videos, including Instagram Reels, LinkedIn videos, interviews and event highlights.
Proficiency in video editing software to add subtitles, graphics, transitions, music and voiceovers.
Demonstrated ability to capture high-quality photographs and video footage using smartphones and/or digital cameras, including at events and during field visits.
Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Express or equivalent design tools to produce professional social media graphics, carousels, infographics and other digital content.
Strong understanding of LinkedIn, Instagram and other relevant platforms, including platform-specific content formats, audience engagement, accessibility and emerging trends.
Experience managing organisational social media accounts, developing content calendars, scheduling posts and analysing performance metrics to improve engagement and reach.
Experience using WordPress or an equivalent content management system to publish and maintain website content.
3. Writing, Editing and Visual Communication
Excellent editorial judgement and demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and policy information into clear, accurate, accessible and engaging communications products.
Demonstrated experience producing a range of written communications materials, including media releases, articles, speeches, case studies, briefing materials and digital content.
Strong visual communication skills, including the ability to develop effe...

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