The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12558, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Agricultural Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the technical and practical capabilities of individuals working in Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector, aligning with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029. These agriculture focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.

The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as food security, value chain development, agribusiness, biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and climate change adaptation. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards.

The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development, with the contract expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to sustainable agricultural development and capacity building in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, inclusive education and training.

The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12560, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and institutions across Papua New Guinea to embed inclusive practices in policy, service delivery, and leadership. The initiative aligns with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029. These GEDSI-focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.

The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as gender equality, women’s leadership, disability inclusion, inclusive policy and practice, gender-based violence (GBV) response, assistive technology logistics, inclusive human resources, and support for the hearing impaired. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.

The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and institutional transformation in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12559, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Public Policy Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the analytical, managerial, and technical capabilities of public servants in Papua New Guinea, aligning with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023–2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029. These public policy focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.

The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as governance reform, decentralisation, anti-corruption, policy development, program management, and digital transformation. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and climate change adaptation. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards.

The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development, with the contract expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to responsive governance and institutional strengthening in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, inclusive professional learning that supports national reform agendas and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

Tetra Tech International Development, through the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to submit tenders for the design and delivery of Sport Short Courses. These courses aim to build capacity in sports governance, inclusive program delivery, and strategic leadership, contributing to national development priorities outlined in the Papua New Guinea Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029.

The Sport Short Courses will be delivered between July 2025 and June 2027 and will include up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours, each targeting up to 30 participants. These courses will strengthen the capabilities of coaches, administrators, and sports leaders to promote health, national identity, and social inclusion through sport. The initiative supports PNG’s efforts to leverage sport for youth engagement, gender equality, and improved health outcomes.

Thematic areas include sports diplomacy, sports management, sport science, and inclusive sports programs. Each course must be tailored to the PNG context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. Curricula should also integrate cross-cutting themes such as GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy.

Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional collaboration. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.

Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and institutional transformation in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

Tetra Tech International Development, through the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to submit tenders for the design and delivery of Youth Short Courses. These courses aim to empower young people across Papua New Guinea with practical skills and leadership capabilities that support national development priorities, as outlined in the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029.

The Youth Short Courses will be delivered between July 2025 and June 2027 and will include up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours, each targeting up to 30 participants. These courses are designed to enhance employability, foster innovation, and promote civic engagement among PNG’s youth.

Thematic areas include project management, decision-making, financial literacy, ICT, entrepreneurship, and monitoring and evaluation. Each course must be tailored to the PNG context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. Curricula should also integrate cross-cutting themes such as GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy.

Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions. The courses should also support institutional capacity building and explore opportunities for recognition under the National Microcredentials Framework.

Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional collaboration. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.

Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and youth empowerment in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Locally Engaged Role - commencing May 2025 to May 2027 with possibility of 2-year extension  
• Based in Suva, Fiji

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Manager is the lead project position on GEDSI in REnew Pacific. The GEDSI Manager will lead implementation of the program’s GEDSI Plan and act as the focal point for GEDSI performance and results.

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.

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 Opportunity  

The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project Coordinator will be responsible for finalising the GBV design, coordinating initial GBV activity implementation and supporting broader GEDSI efforts in line with the PLMSP GEDSI strategy.

This role is based out of Brisbane however we will also consider applications from candidates elsewhere in Australia and/or the Pacific.  This role will report to the GEDSI Senior Manager and is a fixed term opportunity required till September 2028.

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.   

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. 

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. 

Location: Suva, Fiji

The Procurement Coordinator for Timor Leste will support procurement and grants activities for the Timor-Leste scale-up initiatives under the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP). This role involves leading procurement activities, managing end-to-end procurement processes, conducting due diligence checks, drafting grants/contracts, and tracking milestones and payments. 

The position is based in Brisbane and is fixed-term until June 2027.