Tonga Labour Mobility Review Consultant – Short Term Consultant 

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 Tonga Labour Mobility Review Consultant will be responsible for leading a full review and update of Tonga’s Labour Mobility Policy, working with government agencies and stakeholders to strengthen how labour mobility is managed. The consultant will research and analyse current challenges and opportunities, develop an updated policy and three‑year action plan, create supporting risk and monitoring frameworks, and guide the validation and endorsement process with senior decision‑makers. The role ensures Tonga’s labour mobility settings are aligned with national priorities and positioned to make the most of regional labour mobility opportunities.

This is a short-term 40-day consultant opportunity.

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Job description

Program Overview

Program: Strongim Bisnis

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands, with provincial travel as required

Duration: Full-time, initial contract until 30 June 2027, with possible extension to 2029

Reports to: Team Leader

Position Description Summary

Deputy Team Leader – Communications

The Deputy Team Leader – Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Strongim Bisnis’ strategic communications, public diplomacy, and knowledge management in line with DFAT requirements and the program’s overarching direction.

Working closely with the Team Leader and senior management, the role provides high-level guidance that strengthens program visibility, protects reputational integrity, and enhances influence among stakeholders across the Solomon Islands and the region.

The role ensures the communications function is underpinned by strong systems, clear standards, and a forward-looking strategy. It oversees integrated communications products, evidence-based storytelling, and impactful engagement that showcase program achievements and partnerships. The position also builds internal capability, ensuring staff have the tools, skills, and information needed to communicate effectively and consistently.

As a member of the program’s leadership team, the Deputy Team Leader – Communications contributes to program-wide planning and risk management (particularly reputational and communications risks), champions culturally grounded and inclusive approaches, and promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time role based in Honiara, with responsibility to lead both directly and through influence to ensure communications are strategic, timely, and aligned with Strongim Bisnis’ development objectives.

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