Welfare Officer 

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 Welfare Officer will coordinate the PNG Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) activities supporting the wellbeing of PNG workers, as well as families and communities, and key stakeholders including employers, diaspora engaged in labour mobility. 

The role will primarily focus on the developing and strengthening of welfare management systems, welfare stakeholder engagement, including engagement with local service providers to develop a Community of practice and referral pathways. The Officer will proactively lead and support the CLO (Country Liaison Officer) engagements with welfare service providers in host countries and enhance the capacity and welfare advocacy for PNG workers, staff and stakeholders in the PNG labour mobility ecosystem.  

Location: Betio, KiribatiFull-time role
Internationally advertised role

Job Opportunity

• Lead transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future of Kiribati.
• Mentor and build capacity in local engineers, contributing to long-term development outcomes.
• Apply your expertise in a unique, dynamic Pacific island environment, tackling real-world challenges and delivering impactful solutions.

This is a two-year full-time position with possible extension.

This is a two-year full-time position with possible extension.

This is a two-year full-time position with possibility of extension.

This is a part-time position until July 2026.

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