The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Officer will be responsible for:  

• Support implementation of GBV activities, including coordination with the PLMSP Operations team for logistics and cross-stream alignment.
• Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders (service providers, LSUs, government agencies) to facilitate effective activity delivery.
• Contribute to the development of GBV resources (training packages, guidelines, best practice notes, SOPs) and support culturally appropriate delivery.
• Provide practical support and guidance to LSUs and PLMSP teams to enable consistent, quality GBV activity implementation.
• Support flagship GEDSI team activities as required, aligning GBV work with broader inclusion objectives.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, ensuring respectful, professional and effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Promote an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace culture, including listening with empathy, valuing diverse perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.
• Ensure compliance with DFAT and program safeguarding policies, including PSEAH, child protection, fraud/anti-corruption and environmental/social safeguards, and escalate concerns appropriately.

We are seeking an individual who:  

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Community Development, Anthropology or a related social science field.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with exposure to the Pacific and/or Timor‑Leste context.
• Sound understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion, human rights and international development, with the ability to apply concepts in practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in cross‑cultural environments.
• Strong liaison and coordination skills, supporting collaboration across teams, partners and service providers.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-based environment.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience in report writing and documentation.
• Experience facilitating training or effectively conveying key messages to varied audiences.

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. 

Please note the recruitment process can take between 6 – 8 weeks from close of advertisement for the full process to be completed. 

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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.