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.   

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe.  We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a Business Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective delivery of the Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program Phase 3 (VAPJP3). 

Improve education outcomes whilst working with an experienced team in vibrant and beautiful Vanuatu.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website 

The opportunity

• Port Vila, Vanuatu
• Full-time until 20 December 2026
• Work closely with strong and supportive stakeholders in a program that fosters collaboration.

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe.  We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective delivery of the Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program Phase 3 (VAPJP3). 

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe.  We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking an Operations Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective delivery of the Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program Phase 3 (VAPJP3). 

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe.  We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. We are seeking a Team Leader for managing and implementing the technical aspects of The Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program Phase 3 (VAPJP3), in close coordination with Palladium and the Australian High Commission (AHC) in Vanuatu.