The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is Australia’s largest and most significant infrastructure investment in the Pacific. This $4 billion infrastructure initiative is actively engaging with countries in the region to significantly boost Australia’s support for infrastructure development in Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. The Facility uses grant funding combined with loans to support the development of high priority, quality infrastructure.

The AIFFP Investment Preparation and Support Unit (SU), managed by Tetra Tech International Development, is contracted to support the AIFFP meet its objectives.

AIFFP requires the consulting services of eligible individual consultants with procurement expertise, to support the program of project procurement activities across the portfolio. Support will also include provision of technical assistance in procurement strategies and plans, development or review of bidding documents and subsequent tender evaluation and awarding processes.

We are seeking procurement specialists with experience in

• procurement in implementation of infrastructure and/or development projects;
• procuring under public enterprise/multi donor/ADB/World Bank/DFAT or similar frameworks, and proponent led procurements;
• value for money principles, ethics, transparency, life cycle valuation, and quality in major procurement;
• the use of the FIDIC suite of stand forms of contract including the Red Book, Yellow Book or the other equivalents.
• applying the provisions of environmental and social safeguards, climate change, local labour considerations and workplace health and safety in major procurement; and
• working in the Pacific region is desirable.

The Request for Expressions of Interest is attached, as is a Word version of the Suppliers Response Form (Part C) for ease of responding.

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.  

We are seeking a Deputy Team Lead (DTL) - Strategy & Programs to join the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP). The DTL is a member of the PLMSP Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of key PLMSP strategies, including the 4-year integrated delivery strategy, thematic strategies and 10 partner country engagement strategies. The Deputy Team Leader – Strategy Programs will ensure implementation of PLMSP is guided by strategy that reflects the bilateral and development objectives of the program. This role will provide support to PLMSP streams with strategy implementation, including through annual planning processes, key engagements with LSUs/in-country stakeholders, routine reviews and reporting.

This is a fixed term opportunity required till September 2028 with possibility of extension and the role is based in Palladium's office in Brisbane.

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. 

We are seeking an Economic Reintegration Manager for our Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) that will support activities in Australia, the Pacific and Timor-Leste that contribute to the successful economic reintegration of returning PALM workers and their families. This will include designing, planning, coordinating, managing, facilitating and delivering reintegration support to partner countries, PALM workers and their families, and Australian Approved Employers.

This is a fixed term opportunity required till September 2028 with possibility of extension and could be based in Palladium's office in Brisbane, Canberra or any of the Pacific Islands and/or Timor-Leste.

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.  

We are seeking a Finance Coordinator to join the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) to be responsible for providing financial management support to the Finance Manager, and the broader project team.

This is a fixed term opportunity required for 3 years with possibility of extension and is located in Palladium's Brisbane office.

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.  

We are seeking a Labour Mobility Engagement Manager (EM) in Kiribati for our Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) that will be the key convener of PLMSP support to the Government of Kiribati, other identified stakeholders and the primary PLMSP counterpart for DFAT post.

This is a fixed term opportunity required till September 2028 with possibility of extension and is based in Kiribati.

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.

We are seeking a Labour Mobility Program Manager (PM) in Papua New Guinea for the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) that will work closely with the Regional Manager in implementing the PLMSP country and operational priorities. They will support Labour Mobility Unit's (LMU) engagement with Australian employers and provide operational support in key areas, including welfare, communication, reintegration, recruitment, and pre-departure briefings specific to the PNG context.

This is a two-year fixed term opportunity with possibility of extension and is based in Port Moresby, PNG. 

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.  

We are seeking Media and Communication (M&C) Coordinator for the Pacific Labour Mobilty Support Program (PLMSP) that will provide the labour sending unit, PLMSP and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme implementation in Timor Leste.
The M&C Coordinator will work in partnership and be based in the Labour Sending Unit (LSU) within the National Directorate for Overseas Employment (DNEE) at SEFOPE to develop and deliver a communication strategy to maximise the exposure to PALM Scheme and build brand awareness and reputation across Timor-Leste and Australia. The Media and Communication Consultant will provide communications and administrative support to the Timor-Leste PLMSP team and assist in developing communication and marketing materials.  

This is a fixed term contract till September 2025 with likelihood of extension and is based in Dili, Timor-Leste.

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.  

We are seeking an Operations and Finance Coordinator - Samoa for the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) that will be instrumental in providing outstanding operational, administrative, and organizational support to our in-country team. This role is key to the success of our Samoa operations, ensuring smooth and consistent management of all operational needs while aligning with project processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and support program activities. 

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.  

We are seeking an Operations and Finance Coordinator - Tonga for the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) that will be instrumental in providing outstanding operational, administrative, and organizational support to our in-country team. This role is key to the success of our Tonga operations, ensuring smooth and consistent management of all operational needs while aligning with project processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and support program activities. 

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. 

We are seeking an Operations Coordinator for our Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) to support and lead across operational tasks and be responsible for coordinating operational, administrative, and logistical support to the project operations team and project staff. The focus of the role is to assist the Operation Managers in the day-to-day implementation of project operational requirements, whilst ensuring that the implementation is in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, Standard Operating Procedures and DFAT rules and regulations.

This is a fixed term opportunity required till September 2028 with possibility of extension and will be based in Palladium's Brisbane office.