About TSSP Phase 3

The PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.

Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:

‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.’

TSSP3 has three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) which are expected to be achieved over the initial five-year duration of the program. They are as follows:

• EOPO 1: Better Transport System Management. Targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies are supported to more efficiently, effectively, and inclusively plan, budget, and manage the transport system 

• EOPO 2: Improved Safety Standards and Coordination. Australian assistance to target GoPNG transport sector agencies contributes to improving the policy and regulatory environment to enable safety for all and foster greater sector coordination

• EOPO 3: Expanded, Sustainable and Affordable Assets. Investment in transport assets is expanded, and PNG transport sector actors apply their improved capability to deliver and maintain such assets.

Gender equity, disability equity, and social inclusion (GEDSI), social and environmental safeguards, locally led development (LLD) and monitoring, evaluation, research, learning and adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations.

This phase of TSSP3 will run from November 2023 to November 2028.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact. 

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

Express your interest in future infrastructure opportunities across the Indo-Pacific!

Are you an infrastructure expert with strong technical capabilities and a collaborative approach? Do you thrive in complex, multicultural environments and enjoy mentoring others to achieve sustainable change?

We are inviting expressions of interest from individuals with experience in infrastructure programs who are open to future opportunities. These roles may vary in scope and duration and involve working in diverse cultural and organisational settings.

We are interested in candidates who bring strategic thinking, leadership capability, and a collaborative mindset to unite teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes. We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who:

• Hold formal qualifications in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.
• Have strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination skills. Bring proven experience in delivering infrastructure projects across diverse settings.
• Excel in strategic planning and operational execution.
• Foster collaborative relationships and build effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Support capacity development through inclusive and sustainable approaches.

An opportunity to be part of a panel of Climate Finance consultants providing advice on the Australian Government’s Climate Resilient Communities program in the Indo-Pacific, covering the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia regions.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Long Term Personnel (locally engaged)
• Contract to 31 December 2027 with possible extension
• Based in Suva, Fiji

Palladium is seeking a Portfolio Coordinator to support the management of projects under the landmark REnew Pacific program, Australia’s $75 million, 4.5-year investment in expanding access to renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

Palladium is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to support the management of projects under the landmark REnew Pacific program, Australia’s $75 million, 4.5-year investment in expanding access to renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Long Term Personnel (locally engaged)
• Contract until 31 December 2027 with possible extension
• Base in Suva, Fiji

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 Special Projects Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating rapid responses to ad-hoc requests related to specific policy, thematic, and cross-cutting issues within the PALM scheme. These requests will outline targeted research, monitoring, and reporting deliverables, along with short-term coordination needs. The role requires agility in tracking and delivering on these requests, ensuring timely and effective outcomes across the PLMSP program.

This is a fixed term opportunity required to September 2028, based from our Brisbane or Canberra office. 

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 2,000 employees operating in 75-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.

​About the Program

​The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region. Students undertake scholarship programs, participate in Mobility projects, and on completion become alumni. About the New Colombo Plan | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

​Palladium is contracted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the NCP Managed Administrative and Support Services (MASS) program which underpins the effective operation of the scholarship, mobility and alumni streams, and provides the cross-cutting functions of finance, communications, business engagement, risk management, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).

Location: Remote