About Fiji’s labour mobility program
Fiji participates in international labour mobility initiatives, including the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. The National Employment Centre and Foreign Employment Services support their delivery, with assistance from the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program and other partners.

About the role
The Recruitment & Training Officer coordinates worker recruitment, screening, selection, training, mobilisation and post-return activities. The role delivers work readiness and pre-departure training, supports employer engagement, responds to worker and employer enquiries, and maintains accurate records and documentation in line with Ministry policies and labour mobility program requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support worker recruitment, screening, selection and mobilisation, including processing and verifying applications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain worker registration records, databases, filing and record management systems, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
  Respond promptly and professionally to worker and employer enquiries received in person, by telephone and email, and provide reception and customer service support.
• Coordinate recruitment events, employer interviews, testing, selection activities and logistics for employer visits and recruitment missions.
• Prepare and deliver pre-departure briefings, post-deployment returnee briefings and work readiness training.
• Develop, update and maintain training materials relevant to Fiji’s labour mobility context and coordinate participation in external training initiatives.
• Engage and collaborate with training providers, development partners and stakeholders, and build the capacity of Foreign Employment Services staff to support training delivery when required.
• Monitor training effectiveness through participant surveys, feedback and reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement of training programs and participant outcomes.
• Support procurement, administrative and finance-related activities as required, and ensure compliance with Ministry policies, procedures and labour mobility program requirements.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, training, public administration, commerce, economics, business administration or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Has at least three years’ experience in recruitment, training delivery, workforce development, employment services or a related field.
• Holds a Certificate I or II in Train the Trainer, or an equivalent training facilitation qualification.
• Has experience coordinating recruitment, training or workforce development activities, with strong administration and organisational skills.
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and tight deadlines, and collaborate well as part of a team.
• Communicates clearly and provides responsive customer service to workers, employers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, compliant and high-quality service.
• Experience in labour mobility, employment, migration or workforce development programs will be highly regarded, together with knowledge of the PALM scheme and other Pacific labour mobility initiatives.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and project coordination or implementation would also be an advantage.

We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Sharing information about your disability will not negatively affect your application. You are welcome to tell us what adjustments or support would help you take part in the recruitment process. If you would like further information or assistance, please contact recruitment@plmsp.com.au.

How to Apply 
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Please apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, explain how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the role, with examples of your recruitment, training delivery, administration, customer service and stakeholder engagement experience.

Closing date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
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