About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental, and financial benefits. For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible.

About the Project - The Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC) contract is a partnership between The Palladium Group and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The HLC programme itself supports the Australian Government's international disaster relief efforts through the provision of logistical support, disaster relief procurement, and timely technical advice. The HLC team achieves these outcomes through the provision of high quality, multifaceted, flexible, and responsive humanitarian supply chain solutions.

About the role - The Response Lead is critical to the implementation and support of the Australian Government's disaster response activities The role reports to the Response Manager and is based in Pinkenba, until 30th June 2025, with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, support and direction to field support operations and teams involved humanitarian response activities, from project start up to close.
Lead client liaison throughout the entirety of the given Humanitarian Response, managing HLC communications between the client (DFAT) and all relevant stakeholders including humanitarian partners and Australian Defense Force representatives.
Obtain freight and transport rates from agents, support and place air and sea bookings direct with carriers, airlines, and consolidators as well as applicable export and import documentation.
Assist to quote, develop, and manage project budgets, while monitoring timelines and delivery expectations of multiple projects.
Manage project implementation with a strong focus on response planning and contract management requirements;
Contribute to engagement with DFAT and operational partners on strategic HLC delivery;
Ensure accurate reporting;
warehousing, freight movements as well as emergency response coordination;
Assist in business development activities,;
Flexibility to act as a Duty Officer or Point of Contact for HLC operations.

About You
A degree in a relevant discipline and / or relevant experience within an international development, logistics, consulting, or project management environment.
Exposure to or strong passion with willingness to learn logistics, humanitarian assistance and emergency response best practices.
Have or obtain a familiarity with industry best practices, including SPHERE standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including commerciality and reporting.
A proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A police clearance certificate, or ability to obtain one.

Why Chose Us?
Potential for flexible working arrangements
Great team culture with social activities and events
Be at the forefront of Australia's response to international disasters in the Indo-Pacific region
This is a great opportunity to work for purpose and change the lives of others for the better

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

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