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 GEDSI Strategy Adviser will provide strategic and responsive advice on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) areas. The adviser will work closely with the GEDSI team, the Disability Inclusion Adviser, and PLMSP staff, leveraging lessons learned from previous strategies and existing data.

This is a short-term opportunity required up to 45 days to 30 September 2025, with a number of milestones deadlines in April, May and end of July. 

Palladium is seeking an exceptional Transition Manager to lead the transition between the Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC) Phase I and Phase II programs. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth transition of personnel, finance, and all aspects of project operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the HLC Team Leader/Director and will be accountable for leading the transition process, providing technical and project management expertise, and ensuring clear communication and a productive team environment. This is a fixed term contract expected to run through until September 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Application Deadline 

3rd November 2024, 11:59pm AEDT

Position Summary

The Communications Adviser will provide strategic communications leadership to support P4A’s objectives, ensuring the program’s achievements and messages are effectively communicated to a wide range of stakeholders, including DFAT, Pacific Island governments, aviation sector partners, and the public. This role will also involve capacity building within the P4A team and supporting cross-cutting initiatives such as GEDSI and climate resilience.

The Communications Adviser will develop and implement communication strategies, produce high-quality communication materials, manage program visibility, and ensure that P4A’s communications align with DFAT’s standards and strategic objectives.

Application Deadline 

3rd November 2024, 11:59 PM AEDT

Position Summary

The Finance & Procurement Manager will provide vital support to the P4A Operations Lead in managing the financial, procurement,  and operational systems necessary to implement P4A activities. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the program, contributing to the establishment of the P4A hub, the procurement of assets, and the mobilisation of personnel.

The Finance & Procurement Manager will support the management of the financial reporting, procurement processes, asset management, and compliance with DFAT policies. They will also support the development of operations systems to ensure the smooth operation of the P4A office and activities, working in close coordination with the Operations Lead and the wider Operations Team.

Application Deadline

3rd November 2024, 11:59 PM AEDT

Position Summary

The Operations Lead will oversee the day-to-day running of P4A program operations. The Operations Lead will ensure that program activities and interventions are adequately supported by effective and efficient administrative, procurement, logistics, and financial systems and that they are conducted in accordance with operational guidelines and governance standards.

The Operations Lead will lead the Operations Team, consisting of Logistics and Operations Manager, Finance and Procurement Manager, Finance Officer, and Logistics Officer. The Operations Lead will also be responsible for capacity-building within the Operations Team. The Operations Lead will implement the operational inception of P4A and the establishment of the P4A operating platform and office, including logistical and finance systems, capital procurement of assets and program office, and the mobilisation and movement of P4A team members. They will also lead the establishment of an Aviation Operations Services Panel, for aviation goods and services.

The position is full-time, based in Nadi, Fiji and will regular travel with the Pacific region.

This is a leadership role – and the successful candidate is expected to lead both directly and situationally to support program delivery and a stronger, safer and more resilient aviation sector in the Pacific.

Application Deadline 

11:59 PM AEDT on November 3, 2024

Position Summary 

This is a leadership role – and the successful candidate is expected to lead both directly and situationally to support program delivery and a stronger, safer and more resilient aviation sector in the Pacific. 

The Head of Technical Advisory will provide aviation technical advice across the program and will be responsible for the management of a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP). The TAP is yet to be formed and will be stood up in 2025. The role will be responsible for developing a range of best-fit options to deliver identified technical advisory support needs. They will also be responsible for the development of tasking notes for TAP services and quality assurance of outputs. The Head of Technical Advisory will report to the P4A Team Leader and will work closely with the Executive Director (DFAT), who is responsible for the overall strategic oversight, partnership engagement and leadership of the Program. 

The role will also support existing (and new) country aligned Aviation Policy Advisers. There are already Aviation Policy Advisers working in a number of Pacific countries. 

The position is full-time, based in Nadi, Fiji and will require regular travel in the Pacific.