BCPNG: Communications Manager | APEP

- Commencement: February 2027
- Long term role, up to February 2028 (w/potential for extension)
- Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- Open to Papua New Guinea citizens only

*Abt is committed to advancing women’s leadership in PNG’s economic development and are building an environment where women can lead progress and shape economic outcomes. Abt promotes an inclusive, respectful and safe working environment for women and encourages PNG women and men to apply.

This position includes health insurance and supportive workplace for parents and carers, including relevant leave and other benefits including shuttle services to and from work.

About the Program

The Australia–Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership (APEP) is a flagship partnership supporting Papua New Guinea’s economic development priorities. Delivered by the Government of Australia in close collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea, APEP focuses on strengthening economic systems, institutions, and opportunities that support sustainable and inclusive growth through to 2028.

Working alongside government, research institutions, and development partners, APEP delivers coordinated and high‑impact outcomes across four key engagement areas:

- Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
- Supporting More Efficient and Inclusive Markets
- Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods
- Catalysing Economic Research and Dialogue
- Develop and maintain a Communications Strategy Framework.
- Provide overarching guidance on modes of communication, key products, target audiences and branding across various communication channels.
- Ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment.
- Provide guidance to BCPNG staff on communication channels, audiences, key messages, products and branding.
- Ensure communications are aligned with BCPNG’s strategic priorities and policy agendas.
- Develop and implement a digital communications strategy, including a social media plan to strengthen BCPNG presence across relevant digital platforms through regular posting and engaging key stakeholders.
- Manage the BCPNG website, ensuring it is up-to-date and contains all relevant press releases and organisational publications.
- Track website analytics and social media performance.
- Develop communication products including media releases, social media posts, website content and other public-facing products.
- Translate technical policy content into clear public communications.
- Ensure communications products and activities reflect GEDSI principles and promote inclusive representation of women, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.
- Support member retention and acquisition campaigns.
- Develop targeted communications to support membership growth, including outreach to SMEs.
- Prepare communications that strengthen BCPNG’s relationship with existing and prospective members.
- Build relationships with media and key stakeholders.
- Strengthen BCPNG’s profile among government, private sector, media and other stakeholders.
- Promote BCPNG policy positions and achievements.
- Coordinate communications planning, content and reporting between BCPNG and relevant APEP Teams
- Coordinate the writing, editing, design and publication of BCPNGs annual report, drawing on approved financial statements and contributions from relevant teams.
- Communications Strategy and annual communications work plan.
- Increased visibility of BCPNG through proactive media engagement, strategic communications campaigns and high-quality communications products.
- High-quality communications products include media releases, newsletters, policy summaries, success stories, speeches, presentations and event communications.
- Digital presence of BCPNG, including website and social media platforms, with regular monitoring and reporting on performance metrics.
- Consistent application of BCPNG branding, messaging and communications standards across all channels and products.
- Annual report published on website.
- Communications initiatives that strengthen member engagement with government, private sector, development partners and other key stakeholders.
- Quarterly progress reports detailing activities, progress against agreed workplans, emerging opportunities and risks, and observed outcomes from communications initiatives.

Gender equality, disability social inclusion (GEDSI), women’s economic empowerment, and climate are central to APEP and integrated across all engagement areas and activities.

About the Opportunity

The Business Council of PNG (BCPNG) is the peak body representing the private sector in Papua New Guinea across all sectors, with the mission to promote the importance and role of economic growth, freedom and enterprise. BCPNG works with government and other associated bodies to frame policy, take part in debate and support initiatives that generate economic growth for the well-being of Papua New Guinea and its people. APEP is working with BCPNG to strengthen public-private sector dialogue in PNG and facilitate inclusive employment opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of BCPNG, the Communications Manager will lead the strategic development and implementation of communications and stakeholder engagement activities for BCPNG. The role will strengthen BCPNG’s visibility, influence and member engagement by translating complex policy and economic issues into accessible, high-quality communications products. The Communications Manager will oversee digital communications, media engagement, branding, membership communications and strategic stakeholder outreach, ensuring communications support BCPNG’s organisational objectives and policy agenda.

Key responsibilities

Communications Strategy

- Develop and maintain a Communications Strategy Framework.
- Provide overarching guidance on modes of communication, key products, target audiences and branding across various communication channels.
- Ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment.
- Provide guidance to BCPNG staff on communication channels, audiences, key messages, products and branding.
- Ensure communications are aligned with BCPNG’s strategic priorities and policy agendas.

Digital Communications

- Develop and implement a digital communications strategy, including a social media plan to strengthen BCPNG presence across relevant digital platforms through regular posting and engaging key stakeholders.
- Manage the BCPNG website, ensuring it is up-to-date and contains all relevant press releases and organisational publications.
- Track website analytics and social media performance

Content Development

- Develop communication products including media releases, social media posts, website content and other public-facing products.
- Translate technical policy content into clear public communications.
- Ensure communications products and activities reflect GEDSI principles and promote inclusive representation of women, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.

Membership Engagement

- Support member retention and acquisition campaigns.
- Develop targeted communications to support membership growth, including outreach to SMEs.
- Prepare communications that strengthen BCPNG’s relationship with existing and prospective members.

Stakeholder and Media Relations

- Build relationships with media and key stakeholders.
- Strengthen BCPNG’s profile among government, private sector, media and other stakeholders.
- Promote BCPNG policy positions and achievements

Partnership Management

- Coordinate communications planning, content and reporting between BCPNG and relevant APEP Teams
- Coordinate the writing, editing, design and publication of BCPNGs annual report, drawing on approved financial statements and contributions from relevant teams.

Key Deliverables

- Communications Strategy and annual communications work plan.
- Increased visibility of BCPNG through proactive media engagement, strategic communications campaigns and high-quality communications products.
- High-quality communications products include media releases, newsletters, policy summaries, success stories, speeches, presentations and event communications.
- Digital presence of BCPNG, including website and social media platforms, with regular monitoring and reporting on performance metrics.
- Consistent application of BCPNG branding, messaging and communications standards across all channels and products.
- Annual report published on website.
- Communications initiatives that strengthen member engagement with government, private sector, development partners and other key stakeholders.
- Quarterly progress reports detailing activities, progress against agreed workplans, emerging opportunities and risks, and observed outcomes from communications initiatives.

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the Key Selection Criteria below must be provided .

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in journalism, development, social science, public relations, or another relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in communications and marketing.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering organisational communications strategies.
- Experience managing websites and social media channels, including content planning, publishing, analytics and performance reporting.
- Experience engaging with media and senior stakeholders.

Desirable

- Experience working with business associations, chambers of commerce or member-based organisations.
- Understanding of PNG’s private sector and policy environment.
- Graphic design, photography and/or video production skills.

“ We value capability and potential, and welcome applicants who believe they can succeed in this 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: Wednesday, 25 November 2026 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

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We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities

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