Economic Reintegration Manager (PLMSP - Palladium)

*one position only, flexible work location considered

Project Overview:

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.  

Role Overview:

The Economic Reintegration Manager 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.   

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.  

This is a rare opportunity to join a Human Resources team that supports a diverse workforce across 13 countries to create sustained positive impact. This role supports the full employee lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development through to offboarding.

This is an opportunity to work in the exciting area of International Development where no two days are the same. This role provides the opportunity to work cross culturally where we celebrate diversity as one of our greatest assets.

The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program runs through to September 2028. This is a fixed term opportunity in line with the program duration.  

The Program Officer - Operations will be responsible for grants administration across the AHP portfolio and overall administration tasks to assist the Support Unit with ongoing operational support to the partnership. The Support Unit administers multiple grants to Australian NGOs for the provision of humanitarian assistance and also manages grants for the Disaster READY program. The role requires a highly competent individual with administration and finance skills who is able to work under direction and independently as required. The role will require drafting of grant agreements and monitoring agreements and reporting requirements including the maintenance of a grants database. The position will be expected to ensure that all grant documentation is up to date and on file, ensure that grants funds are distributed within agreed timeframes, track proposals and reports, and work with the Support Unit specialists to ensure timely technical reviews and inputs to all submitted proposals and reports. In humanitarian situations these timeframes are critical.

The role will also provide key assistance to the Support Unit team including logistics support for events and workshops, keeping minutes of meetings, supporting the analysis of data collected under the Support Unit’s management information system, support the update of reporting templates, and work with the Operations Manager on budget analysis reporting. The role will include support to the broader AHPSU functions with particular emphasis on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Communications.

The AHPSU is small and collaborative team. Based on the candidate’s background and areas of interest, we would look to build capacity and provide opportunities to incorporate duties and tasks into the position related to specific areas of AHPSU operations.

This role would suit someone starting their career in international development with strong initiative and excellent interpersonal skills. The role is a great opportunity to gain an all-round perspective of the humanitarian space in Australia and internationally, develop skills in the international development/humanitarian sector and gain exposure to the work of non-government organisations and DFAT.