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Douglas Darmago

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I'm Douglas Darmago, a communications professional with a strong track record in corporate communications, media relations, brand management, internal communications, and digital content.

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I’m Douglas Darmago, a communications professional with a strong track record in corporate communications, media relations, brand management, internal communications, and digital content. I excel at transforming complex information into clear, engaging content and building trusted relationships with stakeholders, media, and teams. I bring a hands-on approach to strategy, storytelling, and public speaking, and I thrive in fast-paced environments across government and not-for-profit sectors.

My career spans PathWest, MyLeave, and EMRC, where I’ve led communication frameworks, website redevelopments, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications. I’m passionate about leveraging communications to enhance public understanding and organizational reputation, mentoring teams, and delivering measurable outcomes across multiple channels and platforms.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 4 roles

Senior Communications Coordinator · PathWest Laboratory Medicine (PathWest)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Develop and implement strategic communication plans; create high-quality content across media releases, digital platforms, newsletters, and stakeholder communications; manage internal/external communications for consistent messaging and brand alignment; advise senior leaders on communication, media, and stakeholder engagement strategies; support issues management and crisis communication; build relationships with stakeholders and media; coordinate events, campaigns, and engagement initiatives to boost visibility and reputation; monitor and improve communication effectiveness.

Communications Officer · MyLeave – Construction Long Service WA (MyLeave)Apr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Developed and implemented MyLeave’s first Communication Framework, Social Media Strategy, and Brand Redevelopment Strategy; manage content across platforms (newsletters, annual reports, media releases, digital screens, social media); led website redevelopment and CMS administration; voice of automated phone menu system; represent MyLeave at industry events; guest lecturer; contributed to media engagements and public awareness; led Stakeholder Communication Plan for Project Phoenix; developed CRM guides for employers/workers to simplify processes and drive adoption; established partnerships to support mental health initiatives.

Communications and Administrations Officer · Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), Ascot WAApr 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Produced newsletters and media releases; led redevelopment/launch of EMRC’s corporate website and intranet; designed secure Councillor Portal; managed content across digital platforms; oversaw internal/external communications; organized major stakeholder events; managed procurement activities.

Functions and Communications Officer · Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), Ascot WAJun 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Major of Marketing and Advertising · Curtin University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Commerce, Major of Marketing and Advertising · Curtin University of Technology2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 13

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment2030 – 2026
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety2030 – 2026
Certificate II in Security Operations2030 – 2026
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment2030 – 2026

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