Job Brief
This position is open to suitably qualified PNG national candidates only.

Job Brief
Full-time opportunity in Port Moresby, PNG. Locally based role.

Investment and Business Engagement Manager

We are searching for an experienced Investment and Business Engagement Manager at our Indonesia facility. 

Duration: one year with possibility of extension depends on performance and availability of funds

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

This is a full-time position and open to Indonesia candidates

Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organizations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference. 

Program overview  
Katalis Phase II (2026–2031) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Indonesia, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and implemented in collaboration with the Government of Indonesia. The program strengthens bilateral economic engagement under the Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA‑CEPA) through two mutually reinforcing pillars:  
Pillar 1: IA‑CEPA institutional architecture & policy reform (secretariat and implementation support). 
Pillar 2: Skills, Businesses & Inclusive Growth, including the Katalis Business Partnership Fund (KBPF) to test, scale, and commercialize inclusive, climate‑smart business models with Indonesian SMEs and Australian partners. 

Purpose of position  
The Investment & Business Engagement (IBE) Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, implementing partnerships that contribute to Katalis’ end-of-program outcomes. The role manages Katalis’ market engagement efforts, translates investment and business intelligence into commercially viable opportunities, and supports the development of innovative partnerships between Indonesian SMEs, Australian businesses, investors and market actors. 
Reporting to the IBE Lead, the IBE Manager oversees a team of IBE Officers and manages a portfolio of strategic partnerships from identification through implementation and scaling. Working closely with the Business & Partnership Manager, the role ensures that Katalis’ partnership pipeline is informed by market demand, commercial opportunities and evidence from the Indonesia-Australia trade and investment landscape. 
The role combines business development, investment facilitation, market analysis, partnership management and team leadership to support inclusive, climate-smart and commercially sustainable growth under the IA-CEPA framework. 

Job Brief
Full-time opportunity in Apia, Samoa. Locally based role.

• Duration: Full-time to 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension
• Location: Brisbane, Canberra or Adelaide preferred; however, we welcome applications from suitable candidates based anywhere in Australia.

Make a lasting impact through one of Australia’s leading international development programs as Deputy Team Leader for Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia. Why join us? You’ll lead high-profile engagement and public diplomacy initiatives while enjoying flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, competitive rewards, and the chance to work alongside talented colleagues committed to creating positive change.

Finance and Administration Officer 

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia | Full-time | Fixed-term contract up to 31 August 2027 

• Join high-profile Australia and New Zealand Government-funded program 
• Develop broad finance and operations experience 
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation 

We are seeking a Finance & Procurement Officer to support the delivery of the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) program. The role will play a key part in ensuring sound financial management, procurement compliance and operational support across program activities, helping to deliver high-quality development outcomes in Cambodia.

• Join an experienced and growing team on a flagship climate resilience program in Cambodia.
• The role will be located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is open to Cambodian nationals only.
• Full time, fixed term for 12 months with potential to extend.

We are seeking a Grants Specialist to support the delivery of the Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) program's grants portfolio. The role will play a key part in managing transparent, inclusive and effective grant processes that support local organisations, communities, private sector partners and government stakeholders to strengthen climate resilience across Cambodia.

• Join an experienced and growing team on a flagship climate resilience program in Cambodia.
• The role will be located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and is open to Cambodian nationals only.
• Full time, fixed term for 12 months with potential to extend.

Operations Lead
 

We are searching for an experienced Operations Lead at our Indonesia facility. 

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension depends on the performance and availability of fund

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

This is a full-time position and open to Indonesia candidates

Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organizations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference. 

Program Overview  
Katalis Phase II (2026–2031) is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Indonesia, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and implemented in collaboration with the Government of Indonesia. The program strengthens bilateral economic engagement under the Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA‑CEPA) through two mutually reinforcing pillars:  

Pillar 1: IA‑CEPA institutional architecture & policy reform (secretariat and implementation support). 

Pillar 2: Skills, Businesses & Inclusive Growth, including the Katalis Business Partnership Fund (KBPF) to test, scale, and commercialize inclusive, climate‑smart business models with Indonesian SMEs and Australian partners. 

Purpose of Position  
The Operations Lead is responsible for ensuring that Katalis Phase 2 operates on a strong, compliant, and efficient operational foundation that enables the program to deliver its strategic objectives. The role provides senior leadership and oversight across all operational functions—including finance, procurement, grants, HR, safeguarding, WHS/security, logistics, ICT, and risk management—ensuring these systems are fit‑for‑purpose, audit‑ready, and aligned with Palladium, DFAT, and Government of Indonesia requirements. 

The Operations Lead plays a pivotal role to ensure high‑quality operational support to all pillars and teams, driving continuous improvement, maintaining strong compliance and risk controls, and providing strategic operational advice to the Team Leader and Leadership Team. This position is central to maintaining operational excellence, enabling effective program delivery, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performance culture across the Katalis team. 

• Duration: Full time, fixed-term
• Location: Port Vila, with the ability to travel to other locations in Vanuatu as required.
• Due to the requirements of this role, successful candidates will be required to hold Australian citizenship and satisfy eligibility requirements for Australian security vetting associated with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), as well as a Development Support Visa (DSV) for Vanuatu.
• Applicants who have applied for this role previously do not need to apply again