Senior Public Affairs and Policy Support Manager
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur invites applications for the position of Senior Public Affairs and Policy Support Manager to lead the Public Diplomacy and Policy Support (PDPS) section for a start date as soon as possible.
The terms of employment will be in accordance with the Kuala Lumpur Based Terms and Conditions of Employment. Employment will be offered on on-going basis at the LE6 level with an annual salary in the range of RM108,871 to RM117,845. Continued employment is subject to successful completion of a 6 month probation period.
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur offers an attractive conditions package that includes recreation and medical leave, and medical benefits.
The Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur will not be responsible for any costs incurred on relocation costs, accommodation arrangements nor the return of the officer to their country of origin.
Job Description
The position is a Locally Engaged Staff position within the High Commission. Under general direction, the Senior Public Affairs and Policy Support Manager would assist the Counsellor Political/Economic in leading and managing the PDPS team and in developing and implementing the High Commission’s public affairs strategies.
Tasks and Functions
• Set priorities for, and manage, PDPS section staff, including through overseeing:
o the effective monitoring of Malaysian media and media developments and the maintenance of up-to-date information on key media figures, organisations and media landscape;
o online engagement, including social media and website platforms;
o management of public diplomacy events and representational functions;
o high quality monitoring, analysis and reporting of domestic Malaysian political and economic developments; and
o excellent coordination, organisation and management of high-level visits;
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual public diplomacy strategy, activities and projects, including e-diplomacy and digital media strategies and alumni and New Colombo Plan activities, and oversee the public diplomacy budget, forecast, allocation and reporting requirements;
• Lead the management of High Commission public diplomacy and representational events, including the annual Australia Day function;
• Provide high-level specialist and strategic support, guidance and advice on, and identify opportunities and drive innovative approaches to public affairs matters involving Australian Government departments, the Government of Malaysia, international and national media and other key external stakeholders;
• Identify problems and opportunities for Australia in the Malaysian media, liaise with media and other agencies on issues of importance to Australia, and prepare strategies to deal with such issues;
• Manage media events including during high-level visits and facilitate proactive media coverage;
• Undertake regional travel, as required;
• Build and maintain a network of internal and external stakeholders;
• Represent the Australian High Commission at external meetings and events; and
• Other duties as required.
Selection Criteria
• Professional qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related degree and/or demonstrated specialist expertise, knowledge or experience in strategic communications, public relations or events management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team to deliver results
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including high-level English language abilities
• High-level liaison, representation and interpersonal skills
• High-level understanding of the Malaysian political, economic, media and cultural environments
• High-level understanding, or a demonstrated ability to acquire such understanding quickly, of Australian Government priorities in Malaysia and the South East Asian region.
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