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). 

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.

Make a tangible difference in the lives of students and communities in Vanuatu. Support the disaster recovery efforts, delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects and work collaboratively with the Vanuatu Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to build technical capacity.

The opportunity

• Based in vibrant Port Vila, Vanuatu with occasional travels to outer islands
• Full-time contract to 20 December 2026
• Support MoET to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects across Vanuatu, and advise on post-earthquake recovery efforts

Road Engineer - Vanuatu

ASI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with road project experience. Join our Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) team in a full-time role, based in Vanuatu and contribute to building roads and improving connectivity to remote communities on this five-year (2024-2029) DFAT funded investment.

The Engineering Adviser – Projects will provide technical assistance, guidance, and mentorship to counterparts in Public Works Department (PWD) and Ministry of Public Utilities’ (MIPU) to support works planning, delivery, and capacity building as a road project manager.

Adam Smith International is seeking an experienced person with procurement and contract experience to support the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) on a short-term contract (up to 20 days per annum). The Contracts & Procurement Adviser will provide technical advice to the VAI4D team and MIPU/PWD in Vanuatu. 

The Project

This will be a short-term adviser position, with possible travel to Vanuatu (and within Vanuatu) supporting the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program, for a one-year contract, to be reviewed and amended as required. 

The VAI4D investment is focused on three end of program outcomes (EOPOs): 

• EOPO 1: MIPU PWD manages Vanuatu’s public roads network effectively and efficiently. 
• EOPO 2: MIPU (civil aviation &/or ports and marine &/or public buildings) use improved systems, processes, and technologies. 
• EOPO 3: GoV agencies deliver infrastructure portfolios and projects more coherently, effectively, and efficiently, in coordination with GoA partners.

VAI4D also mainstreams and spotlights cross-cutting areas, including gender equity, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI), climate change & disaster risk resilience, social and environmental safeguards, localisation, and asset management through the identification, planning, design, implementation, and monitoring of projects.

Adam Smith International is seeking an experienced roads engineer with senior management experience to lead our engineering team. Reporting to the Team Leader, they will be responsible for leading the coordination of physical works support to enhance delivery of PWD road maintenance and improvement works, and support development of MIPU/PWD capacity as a network manager. As a senior member of the team, this role will also contribute to M&E and program reporting.

The Project

This will be a full-time position, located in Vanuatu supporting the Vanuatu Australia Infrastructure for Development (VAI4D) program, a five-year (2024-2029) DFAT investment.

The VAI4D investment is focused on three end of program outcomes (EOPOs):

 

• EOPO 1: MIPU PWD manages Vanuatu’s public roads network effectively and efficiently.
• EOPO 2: MIPU (civil aviation &/or ports and marine &/or public buildings) use improved systems, processes, and technologies.
• EOPO 3: GoV agencies deliver infrastructure portfolios and projects more coherently, effectively, and efficiently, in coordination with GoA partners.

ASI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with road network experience. Join our team in Vanuatu and contribute to building roads and improving connectivity to remote communities. The Engineering Adviser – Projects will provide technical assistance, guidance, and mentorship to counterparts in Public Works Department (PWD) and Ministry of Public Utilities’ (MIPU) and to support works planning, delivery, and capacity building as a road network manager.