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. 

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.  

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. 

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

Abt Global is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the role of Procurement Officer to be based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Position

Local consultant for Laos-Australia Sustainable Energy Partnership (LASEP)

Duration

May – September 2025 (15 days)

Location

LAO PDR

Reports to

Component 2 Lead and LASEP Team Lead

Closing date

20 May 2025

About P4I

Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) is an Australian Government initiative partnering with Southeast Asia to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth through quality infrastructure. P4I partners with Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

P4I works with partners to strengthen infrastructure decision-making and practice across the transport, energy, utilities and telecommunications sectors. P4I’s focus is on the early stages of the infrastructure lifecycle, including planning and prioritisation, financing strategy, and procurement.

The four main services offered by P4I are linkages with Australian government agencies and other institutions, technical and policy advice, infrastructure project advice and knowledge-sharing and learning. 

As the foundation of quality infrastructure, P4I also integrates gender equality, disability, and social inclusion, and disaster risk reduction and climate change considerations into all activities.

Delivered through a single team, P4I is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in collaboration with Ernst & Young, Adam Smith International, The Asia Foundation and Ninti One. P4I has a head office in Bangkok, with other staff located around the region.

Scope of Work

Under the direction of the Component 2 Lead, through the LASEP in-country team, the consultant will undertake the following activities under Component 2 of this Activity: 

• Engage with government stakeholders (MEM, EDL, and other relevant agencies) to confirm the scope and workplan for Component 2 to ensure alignment with national priorities and capacities. 
• Support establishment of a working group involving MEM, EDL, and other stakeholders to oversee and guide the implementation of Component 2 activities and/or participate in the working group established to oversee the project activities of Component 1 and 2 if appropriate. 
• Support the Component 2 Lead in conducting a literature review and analysis of: 
  • existing practices, agreements, and institutional frameworks related to disaster management and operational continuity in the Lao power sector; and
  • regional and international guidance and best practices on institutional preparedness and continuity planning for the power sector. 
• Support the Component 2 Lead in facilitating and delivering the capacity-building workshops to strengthen institutional knowledge and preparedness for energy sector continuity planning. Workshops will incorporate international best practices and tools tailored to the Lao PDR context. 
• Support the preparation and facilitation of knowledge exchange sessions to introduce and discuss global examples of effective energy sector resilience strategies and continuity planning. 
• Support the Component 2 Lead in the preparation of a concept note for the Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) which sets out the broad purpose, scope, principles, structure and level of detail, for consultation with the relevant working group(s) and other stakeholders. 
• Support the Component 2 Lead in the finalisation of the COOP, including:
  • Facilitating a desktop exercise with relevant stakeholders to test the suitability of the draft COOP based on the most likely disaster scenarios and identify any gaps or challenges to be addressed. Refine the COOP based on feedback and results from this exercise. 
  • Facilitating a stakeholder workshop to present the finalised COOP, gather feedback, and provide recommendations for ongoing improvement, including potential areas for future collaboration and capacity building.

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia 

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:

• Agriculture & Market Development 
• Livelihood, Community Development & Finance
• Biosecurity
• Research & Policy Analysis

This program will support Timor-Leste’s preparation for ASEAN membership by strengthening the English language proficiency of government officials.