The Project Coordinator - Pilots for the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) will provide administrative and operational support to the Project Manager, aiding in the design and delivery of pilot projects. This role involves engaging with various PLMSP team members and external stakeholders, managing communications, compiling reports, and handling administrative tasks.
This position is based in Brisbane and is fixed-term until December 2025.
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.
The Vietnam Labour Mobility Arrangement (VLMA) is a bilateral initiative between the Governments of Australia and Vietnam. It facilitates the temporary migration of up to 1,000 Vietnamese citizens annually to work in Australia’s agriculture and primary industry sectors (e.g. horticulture, meat processing, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry) under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme framework. Workers can stay in Australia for up to 4 years.
This Opportunity
The Vietnam Welfare Support officer (VWSO) will be responsible for helping workers arriving under the PALM Vietnam Labour Mobility Arrangement (VLMA) to settle into life in Australia by providing information, practical support and guidance. The VWSO will be the key focal point between VLMA workers and approved employers (AEs). He/she will provide on the ground support to workers and employers and help to ensure VLMA workers adapt well to life in Australia and are able to maximise their opportunities.
The VWSO role may evolve over time as the requirements of workers and support available through other existing mechanisms become clearer. This position is a casual role for 6 months, with potential for extension.
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.
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We are seeking an organisation to conduct a comprehensive study of PNG’s agriculture finance landscape, examining both supply-side and demand-side dynamics. On the supply side, the service provider will investigate the barriers preventing financial institutions—including commercial banks and licensed financial institutions—from expanding their agriculture finance portfolios. On the demand side, the service provider will explore the specific needs, expectations, and challenges faced by producers, aggregators, SMEs, and large agribusinesses across key value chains such as cocoa, coffee, oil palm, and fresh produce. By integrating global best practices with PNG-specific insights, this study will identify actionable solutions that address local market realities.
Upon concluding the data collection and analysis, the service provider will produce two primary outputs: a public report that offers a comprehensive overview of the agriculture finance landscape, and an internal roadmap with recommendations for DFAT and APEP to guide future interventions.
The request for proposal documentation can be requested by emailing png.tenders@amspng.org or accessed online at https://www.abtglobal.com/doing-business-with-abt/solicitations
All enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org
APEP is establishing a technical services panel for its work under EOPO 4- Fostering Inclusive Growth and Expanded Livelihoods. Organisations interested in being part of the panel and with experience in one or more of the following categories of services are encouraged to submit an expression of interest:
Are you passionate about driving impactful projects that make a real difference? Tetra Tech International Development is seeking a seasoned leader to play a pivotal role in the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP). This is your chance to contribute to transformative projects that support communities and foster sustainable development in the Pacific region.
In this role, you will be central to delivering high-quality performance for the AIFFP program, providing exceptional strategic leadership, implementation management, and technical support. Join us in our commitment to supporting communities and fostering sustainable development in the Pacific region. Regional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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
APEP is seeking technical assistance from an organisation to consult key stakeholders to complete a comprehensive assessment of fresh produce supply chains and support systems.
The study is expected to involve up to 100 days of consultancy work in-country and spread over the months of June to August 2025. It will require travel to fresh produce growing sites in the Highlands (WHP, Jiwaka, Simbu, EHP) and Lowlands (Lae, Port Moresby and Kimbe) where enterprising commercial growers and aggregators are based. Data collection will also be required in Lae, Port Moresby, Ok Tedi, Lihir and Kutubu where most formal fresh produce markets exist.
* This opportunity is a revised release of an opportunity previously advertised. The revised release invites responses from organisations registered in Papua New Guinea in addition to organisations registered outside of Papua New Guinea.
Those interested in participating in this approach can request the RFQ documentation from png.tenders@amspng.org or can access the documents online from https://www.abtglobal.com/doing-business-with-abt/solicitations
All Enquiries should be made to: PNG Tenders png.tenders@amspng.org
APEP is seeking technical assistance from an organisation with good knowledge of fresh produce production and a background in agriculture training and curriculum development. The successful respondent will work with the Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) to understand the technical capacity of its extension programs, extension workers and its relationships with research and learning institutions. The study is expected to identify strengths and weakness in technical capacity of extension programs and workers and match them with training and learning opportunities available in the country. The study is seeking to streamline the activities of key partners from the supply side of the fresh produce sector and improve efforts to achieve consistency in production and supply fresh produce crop products to formal markets in PNG.
The study will involve up to 90 days of consultancy work in-country over the months of June to September 2025. It requires close consultation with FPDA as the lead government agency in the fresh produce sector and will extend to other private extension entities.
* This opportunity is a revised release of an opportunity previously advertised. The revised release invites responses from organisations registered in Papua New Guinea in addition to organisations registered outside of Papua New Guinea.
Those interested in participating in this approach can request the RFQ documentation from png.tenders@amspng.org or can access the documents online from https://www.abtglobal.com/doing-business-with-abt/solicitations
All Enquiries should be made to: PNG Tenders png.tenders@amspng.org
Location: Canberra, ACT (preferred), other locations in Australia considered, with some international travel required
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