Palladium International

Program Manager - Nauru - PLMSP

Posted
6 January 2026 03:04pm
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Pacific
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Labour Mobility and Migration
Summary

Program Manager – Nauru

About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program     

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.  

This Opportunity  

The Labour Mobility Program Managers (PMs), embedded in Labour Sending Units (LSUs), will support the Engagement Managers in the delivery and implementation of the PLMSP country plan and PLMSP operational priorities. The PMs will support LSUs engagement with Australian employers on recruitment, mobilisation, and strengthening of work ready pools. They will also provide LSUs with operational and programmatic support to strengthen key priority areas including welfare, communication, reintegration, In-country Recruitment Database (IRD) and pre-departure briefings (PDB). 

This is a fixed term opportunity required to September 2026. Applicants who live in Nauru or are based in Suva and willing to travel up to 50% are encouraged to apply. 

Description

The Program Manager - Nauru will be responsible for: 

  •  Shape Workforce Readiness - Drive innovative programmes to build a strong work-ready pool, ensuring workers are prepared and aligned with national labour mobility policies.
  • Lead Recruitment Excellence - Support targeted screening, interviewing, and shortlisting to match workers with employer needs, while championing quality selection processes.
  • Mobilise Success - Coordinate seamless mobilisation of workers to Australia through strong stakeholder engagement and streamlined processes.
  • Empower Through Training - Oversee engaging Pre-Departure Briefings, mentor trainers, and develop resources that set workers up for success.
  • Champion Worker Welfare - Support welfare initiatives and policies that foster a community of care for workers abroad.
  • Drive Reintegration & Growth - Collaborate on reintegration programmes and leverage networks to create sustainable pathways for returning workers.
  • Innovate & Optimise Systems - Lead the implementation of cutting-edge recruitment and data systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate & Inspire - Build strong relationships, mentor teams, and contribute to marketing, communications, and cross-learning initiatives that amplify the PALM programme’s impact.
     

We are seeking an individual who: 

·         Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.

·         3-5 years’ work experience in similar project support or management roles.

·         Excellent written and oral communications skills with high level proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web browsers.

·         Advanced research and analytical skills.

·         Relevant and up to date experience with modern databases and technologies and in data coordination or data handling.

·         Proven ability to plan and manage schedules, files/database and working materials as well as keep confidentiality of documents and information

·         Ability to write process documents and manuals

·         Experience in facilitating workshops, training activities and coaching/mentoring of others

·         Demonstrated relationship management skills, including the ability to work across a broader team and with external stakeholders.

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 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.  

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