The Driver will be responsible for:  

• Operating PLSMP vehicles in a safe, legal, and courteous manner at all times.
• Maintaining vehicles in clean and roadworthy condition, performing routine inspections and minor maintenance as required.
• Monitoring fuel levels and manage fuel purchases for PLMSP vehicles.
• Maintaining accurate vehicle logbooks, accident reports, and other required documentation.
• Safely storing receipts and records related to vehicle repairs, maintenance, and operational expenses.
• Planning and advising on optimal travel routes, considering traffic, road conditions, and safety.
• Responding promptly to accidents or medical emergencies, including notifying emergency services and administering first aid until help arrives.
• Ensuring vehicles are equipped with a functional first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and other required safety equipment.
• Providing basic administrative support as requested.
• Performing other duties as directed by the Operations Assistant, Operations Administrator, Country Director, or designated Palladium representatives.

We are seeking an individual who:  

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Proven experience as a driver with knowledge of national road systems.
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal presentation and professionalism.
• Maintains courteous and respectful interactions with staff, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and conversations overheard during duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and politely in Tetum and basic English.
• Ability to manage unexpected situations (e.g., delays, route changes, emergencies)
• Practical knowledge of vehicle mechanics and ability to maintain roadworthiness and cleanliness.
• Ability to perform routine clerical and administrative tasks.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours and travel extensively within Timor-Leste.
• Current police clearance certificate with no disqualifying findings.

We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce to maximize our support. We encourage applications from candidates from Pacific Island countries, Timor-Leste, and across Australia. You must have valid Australian or country specific work rights to be considered for this position - visa sponsorship is not available.  

We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negatively affect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for us to work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If you would like further information or assistance with this, please contact recruitment@plmsp.com.au    

How to Apply 

To apply visit https://thepalladiumgroup.com/careers 

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position. 

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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 governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.   

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. 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 and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.   

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.  

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.