About Palladium

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help 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, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.

The Program

Southeast Asia Leadership Program 

Under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM), Palladium delivers the Southeast Asia Leadership Program (SEALP) and two additional Southeast Asia leadership and scholarship programs on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

SEALP is a new initiative that contributes to greater high-level understanding and linkages between Australia and Southeast Asia by supporting emerging and current leaders and decision-makers across the region to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, as well as targeted shorter educational activities.

SEALP's three intended outcomes are:

• Alumni leaders apply their knowledge, skills and networks to contribute to defined areas of shared interest 
• Australia has strong and enduring networks of influence across ASEAN countries, through targeted scholarships and training 
• Alumni leaders actively engage and contribute to cooperation with Australia.

The Role

As the Program Officer, you will provide logistical, event management, administrative, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) support across the Southeast Asia Leadership Program (SEALP) and other leadership programs. Working closely with the Senior Operations Coordinator and other team members, you will help strengthen operational functions and support program monitoring, evaluation and learning activities across the portfolio. The role will contribute to the implementation of the program MEL Plan and support the delivery of reporting requirements to DFAT.

Duties will include:

• Coordinate participant administration, including offer letters, documentation management, visa application support, and responding to participant enquiries.
• Arrange travel logistics, including flight bookings, travel insurance, and associated travel documentation.
• Support the planning and delivery of program events and leadership activities.
• Maintain accurate program and participant records across multiple program streams, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Support the collection, organisation, and analysis of program data to inform reporting, briefing materials, and decision-making.
• Assist with the delivery of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including surveys and other data collection processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program systems, MEL tools, templates, and administrative processes.

About you

You will possess:    

• Demonstrated experience in administration and/or monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) within a program environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
• Strong data management and analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel and SharePoint; experience in DFAT-funded programs and/or events management will be highly regarded.

To Apply

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Established working rights required for suitable candidates, there is no visa sponsorship or relocation support available.  

For further information please email HR.AAGSM@thepalladiumgroup.com

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may close once a suitable candidate is identified.  

 

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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