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.  

The Vietnam Labour Mobility Arrangement (VLMA) is a bilateral initiative between the Governments of Australia and Vietnam. It facilitates the temporary migration of up to 1,000 Vietnamese citizens annually to work in Australia’s agriculture and primary industry sectors (e.g. horticulture, meat processing, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry) under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme framework. Workers can stay in Australia for up to 4 years.

This Opportunity  

The Vietnam Welfare Support officer (VWSO) will be responsible for helping workers arriving under the PALM Vietnam Labour Mobility Arrangement (VLMA) to settle into life in Australia by providing information, practical support and guidance. The VWSO will be the key focal point between VLMA workers and approved employers (AEs). He/she will provide on the ground support to workers and employers and help to ensure VLMA workers adapt well to life in Australia and are able to maximise their opportunities.

The VWSO role may evolve over time as the requirements of workers and support available through other existing mechanisms become clearer. This position is a casual role for 6 months, with potential for extension. 

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.   

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