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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.…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.

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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.…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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Intermediate

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English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Communications Coordinator at PathWest Laboratory Medicine (PathWest)

January 1, 2026 - Present

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 at MyLeave – Construction Long Service WA (MyLeave)

April 1, 2021 - Present

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 at Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), Ascot WA

April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021

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 at Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), Ascot WA

June 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Supported council communications, content development for newsletters and media releases, and coordination of stakeholder engagement; contributed to internal communications strategy and event management; assisted with procurement and governance activities as part of the communications function.